Cannellini Bean Soup

Cannellini Bean Soup (Serves 4) Originally cultivated in Argentina and beloved in Italy, Cannellini beans are also known as white kidney beans. With a mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture, these ivory legumes are versatile – enjoy in soups, salads and pasta dishes. Ingredients: Instructions:

Garbanzo Bean Stew with Tomatoes

Garbanzo Bean Stew with Tomatoes (Serves 4) Also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are consumed worldwide. The legume’s firm texture and nutty flavor – somewhere between chestnuts and walnuts – is an ideal base for soups, stews, salads, and purees. Garbanzos can also be fried, roasted and ground into flour. Ingredients: Instructions:

Bacon Potato Soup

Bacon Potato Soup (made with vinegars from American Vinegar Works) Warming and comforting… you will love this potato soup anytime during the year! This recipe focuses on just a few ingredients and is brothier than many. Ingredients: Instructions: Recipe Notes:

Paris Bistro Soup with Ham

Paris Bistro Soup with Ham (Serves 4) Zursun’s house-made Paris Bistro mix makes an outstanding foundation for a hearty bean soup. Add any vegetables on hand such as carrots, celery, onion, squash, green beans, tomatoes or chard. Plus add smoked ham, or keep it vegetarian-style without! Ingredients: Instructions:

Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup

Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup (Serves 4) Made with green split peas from Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans, these peas have a smooth texture when cooked,. They are perfect for this classic ham-based soup. You can also make a vegetarian version without the added bacon! Ingredients: Instructions:

Honeynut Squash and Apple Soup with Crispy Sage

Every Fall, I make a couple of seasonal soup batches to keep in my fridge and freezer for a quick and healthy bowl to eat whenever. I usually go for the classic butternut squash to make this soup, but this year we have adorable small versions of it. Mini butternut squash, also known as a […]

Norman’s Gazpacho

By Francesca Patterson Through my years of working with Norman’s Farm Market, I have learned that the best and most efficient way of describing their farm is by calling it a gazpacho farm (or a ratatouille farm, that gets the point across too). Their land produces all the necessary ingredients for this classic cold summer […]

Hearty Grain and Chickpea Tomato Soup

Hello, Norman’s readers! It seems there is no better time to come back to share my recipes than now. At this time, most of us are doing our part to combat the pandemic by staying put at home. This mandatory time in my house has quickly propelled me into the position as head chef of […]

Cauliflower & Leek Soup w/ Crispy Shitake Mushrooms

by Francesca Patterson In my house, I am always looking for ways to hide more nutritional value in our favorite foods. Sadly, this does not always work out as well as I hope it will. Sometimes the healthier option is simply not the delicious one. However, this cauliflower substitute for the classic spring comfort food, […]