Taste of Tuscany!
Coming back from a trip is always a bit of a bummer however, if you bring the flavours of where you were back-the happiness continues! If you want to join me on a future culinary tour of Tuscany, check out the details at emilyrichardscooks.com and come with me next October-you will love it. Here are some delicious recipes inspired from Tuscany and taste delicious. Ribollita (Hearty Tuscan Soup) Depending on where you eat it in Italy the soup is either thickened with bread or simply poured over bread so the broth is absorbed into the bread for a thick and hearty bowlful. Serves 6. 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme leaves 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes 1 Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced 4 cups (1 L) chicken stock 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes 6 cups (1.5 L) shredded Swiss chard, lightly packed 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained...