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Fresh Harvest for February 12th
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Recipes
Beans and Greens Soup
A classic soup – flexible and satisfying.
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1red onion or leek, sliced into thin half-moons
1clove garlic, peeled and smashed
5cups rich chicken stock or vegetable stock
2tablespoons good wine vinegar (sherry or Champagne is great)
1cup cooked beans, chickpeas, or lentils
2cups cleaned and roughly chopped cooking greens (kale, spinach, chard, bok choy, napa cabbage, watercress, amaranth, broccoli raab or mix of any)
1dried chile, optional
Salt and pepper
2tablespoons really good extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled bread, for serving
In a large heavy-bottomed pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions or leeks and garlic clove and gently brown. When lightly colored, add stock and vinegar. Bring to a light simmer and add cooked legumes. Bring back to a simmer and add greens and chile, if using. Depending on what greens you use, you will cook the soup a little more or less. Spinach and watercress would cook in a minute or two, while kale and broccoli rabe would take more like 3 to 4 minutes (or as many as 5 to 8). You want to simmer long enough to wilt and cook the greens but not to overcook them. Taste and adjust salt. Serve by itself or over grilled bread.
Market News
Hello!
As I write this, there is a lovely spring like day happening outside! The sun is out and the temp is warm, with a slight chill in the breeze. Last February at this time it was certainly a different story. Although it is a wonderful day to enjoy, it does make us wonder if we will get any winter at all. Our weather gets more and more variable every year, which makes it hard to rely on past experience to base crop planning on. It certainly feels now like it will be an exceptionally early spring.
This weather does make the crops grow well in hoophouse! We have a great selection of greens for you this week as well as carrots sweetened by cool temps and storage crops like sweet potatoes, garlic and winter squash.
We are on an every other week schedule, so make sure you stock up on eggs, meats and veggies until we see you again.
See you Wednesday!
John and Tallahassee
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