(This video also demonstrates the winter vegetable soup.) To make the basil oil, strip the basil leaves from the stalks and place in a large heatproof bowl. Half fill a large bowl with cold water ...
Add the cavolo nero, kale or spring greens to the pan with the vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring regularly. Season the soup with salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup can accommodate whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand. (Ashley Moyna Schwickert/For the Minnesota Star Tribune) ...
Serve immediately with fresh chopped parsley if you like a ‘chunky’ soup ... and pour over the vegetable stock. Cover the slow cooker and turn to high. Cook on high for 3 hours, then mash ...
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2) Simmer the Soup: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low ...