Now that Christmas has passed, it's time to get back onto the straight & narrow! No more Christmas chocolate, party nibbles & crisps.
Eating healthy food & exercise is a big part of my normal day to day life, so now the festivities are over I'm starting 2012 as I mean to go on...healthy & happy!
Eating healthy food & exercise is a big part of my normal day to day life, so now the festivities are over I'm starting 2012 as I mean to go on...healthy & happy!
I love making soups & my challenge was to find a soup recipe that really is a healthy meal in a bowl. This recipe is exactly what I was looking for. Packed full of vegetables (a great way to get your 5 a day), you can leave out the bacon to make it even healthier or vegetarian.
and for the Pesto Croutons (optional, but soooo yummy!)
So there you have it! My healthy start to 2012.
And finally...
This was one of my favourite Christmas gifts...my intotheblonde.com apron, from Ian's brother & family. Now I'll feel like a real pro when I'm cooking!!
Happy Wednesday Lovelies xoxo
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| chop your veg - don't be afraid to keep it rustic! |
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| you can add mushrooms instead of bacon if you prefer, however the bacon gives a lovely flavour |
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| gently cook the bacon & onion |
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| add the veg & crushed garlic |
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| pour in the stock, chopped tomatoes & add the sage. Simmer for approx 30 mins |
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| add the haricot beans & chopped parsley |
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| et voila! |
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| cut your bread into squares |
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| lightly coat in olive oil & pesto |
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| bake in oven for approx 10 mins (200C) |
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I was really impressed with the flavours in the soup & the pesto croutons really are a tasty addition. I didn't serve with bread as in my opinion, this would be too much on top of the croutons. |
And finally...
This was one of my favourite Christmas gifts...my intotheblonde.com apron, from Ian's brother & family. Now I'll feel like a real pro when I'm cooking!!
Happy Wednesday Lovelies xoxo
75 comments:
I love minestrone and this one looks amazing!!!
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Oh my gosh, must try this one! And that apron is just adorable :) xoxo
ummmmmmmm this looks awesome!! I'll try it for sure!
That looks AMAZ! Thanks for sharing : ) You have awesome blonde hair, is that your natural color? I am JEAL!
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I'm totally on the post holiday detox train. Thanks for sharing! Great apron!
Cool recipe! :)
Great post. Thanks for sharing. The soup look delicious.
Will definitely have to try out the recipe now.
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Just what I need. ;)
This looks just delicious!
I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, looking forward to seeing all of your fantastic outfits in 2012 :-)
xx
Oh my god now I need to have a bowl of Minestrone! I really like your blog, keep up the great posts! Greetings from Mexico.
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I'm hungry!
Adele, your apron is fantastic!! I love it!!
The soup looks pretty darn good too. I haven't ever seen a version quite like this one. Yum!
*Erin
That looks delicious!! And so perfect for a cold day!
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The minestrone looks delicious!! I love your recipes - they make me want to try out new things and soups have not really been on my eating plan this far....I should try it out. Thanks for sharing! :-)
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you're the chef Adele!
This one looks healthy and yummy, perfect for "after Christmas"...I ate like a pig these days, need to start a diet with vegetables, just like this !
The food looks yummy and what a good idea with the apron!
i have a total weakness for minestrone soup and this looks beyond delish. thanks for sharing, love. if you get a sec, i'd love to hear what you think of my latest. xo
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ROWE
Soups are my favorite way to get my veggies and this one looks delicious!
That apron is fabulous by the way, what a great gift :-)
looks delicious <3
xx
You look so cute in the apron Adele! I love this recipe! I'm actually thinking of trying it for tomorrow's dinner! Yum :-) xoxoxo
It looks so delicious !
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mmmmm...delicious!
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Yummy! Looks so delicious!
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yummy, Happy New Year sweety!
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oh la la .lovely pics!haha love the apron x
You have the best recipes. I'm due for a trip to the market so I think I'll get the ingredients. Love the idea of missing bread crumbs with olive oil and pesto. xo
Looks delicious! I will try it! :)
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that looks beyond delicious x
Ommmg looks delicious! I love these soups. xx
Oh yay, cooking! :)
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I want to try this *_*!
MissPandamonium
It looks so delicious!
perfect
The cook looks amazing and the gift..such an inspired idea!!
Lovely blog!!!
Kisses, Mary
i love this post! going to have to try this!
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I have to try that! (:
Thanks a lot
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This looks so good, I think I will give it a go tomorrow :) x
Oh my goodness that looks so good! I love the apron! Such and sweet and thoughtful gift and so perfect for you!
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This looks so delicious, perfect with the sudden cold weather that has settled in here in Boston!
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I love that you have your own, personalized apron now - how fun!
this sounds amazing!
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HOLY cow...one of my favorite things my mom use to make was vegetable soup! Such great memories! I think I am going to have to try this!! And I LOVE the spice Sage (plus thats my baby girls name so i like it even more! ha)
xoxo
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Looks great! Yummi.
Yum that looks super good! I love minestrone soup!!! mmm!
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It has to be delicious ! I'm hungry now ! :< haha. Big kiss !
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Mm...looks amazing!I honestly think you re an amazing cook!
This looks like a wonderful winter soup. Love all the pics of every stage. Will definitely visit your blog again! Just discovered you from Victoria BC, Canada.
Angela
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Yum!!!! This soup looks to die for!! I think I'll have to try it out this weekend! If you have a minute check out my blog today!
xx
Caitlin
This looks delicious! I love your apron so much.
xox,
Luis
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minestrone is one of my fav soups
YUMMIE !
xoxo & a happy new year
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The soup looks amazing and I love the idea for the croutons. It's all delicious sounding! Oh and I just love your apron. What an adorable gift! :) xoxo
Looks lovely! Happy ny to you
Aimee
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That minestrone looks so delicious! I am going to have make some myself soon. :) And that apron looks great on you!
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I really like your cooking posts and your apron is very cool. Xxxx
looks lovely :) you and the soup ;)
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yummy, everything looks so fine. what a wonderful and funny post. the last picture is my favourite. nice BIG kiss :D
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This looks awesome! Very cute apron:)
The soup looks really delicious, I'm going to try it too one of these days.
This soup seriously look so good! I'm going to have to try it. Especially the croutons, nice spin on the traditional!
Minestrone is a fave of mine. How sweet is that apron?
i hope you had a happy new year!
love your blog, as always!
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Those pesto croutons look incredible!
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AHHH! I love your apron Adele! That is too fabulous! Your soup looks amazing and pesto dipped croutons???? YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM
ah!!! i love it ~ that apron is so adorable adele!!! and this soup looks fantastic!! your photos look great too ~ and i noticed your jamie oliver cutting board ;)
xo, k
I definately going to try this one! Thanks for sharing
x
Think we're a bit late to catch on with this soup, but it just looks to delicious not to comment!
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