Since the hurricane blew over there has been a sharp chill in the air and it’s got us thinking about soup. And eating a lot of it, too. There are so many wonderful soups that one can create so s ...

1 pound dry white cannellini or lima beans, or 2 cups fresh shelled barlotti beans 1 large yellow onion or 1 bunch leeks 1 head garlic 4 Tbsp good quality olive oil 2-4 bunches of black Tuscan kale o ...

1 lb barlotti beans, shelled 2 slices bacon or pancetta, diced (optional) 1 cipollini onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 ripe tomato, chopped, optional 4-6 ...