12 GROUNDCOVER NEWS FOOD White bean and greens soup ELIZABETH BAUMAN Groundcover contributor Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 sweet onion, diced 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 6 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt and pepper 1 parmesan rind 3 (14 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed 6 cups vegetable broth 1 bunch kale, wash and torn from the stems, coarsely chopped 6 ounces fresh baby spinach Parmesan cheese block (keep rind) Crushed red pepper Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic with a few big pinches of salt and pepper. Stir and cook, until the veggies soften (about six minutes). Add in the parmesan rind, two cans of the beans, and the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce it to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Coarsely mash the remaining can of beans. After 20 minutes, add in the mashed beans and stir in the kale and spinach; keep on the heat for a few more minutes. Taste and season with more salt and pepper. Remove the rind. Serve with parmesan on top and a bit of crushed red pepper. PUZZLE SOLUTIONS MARCH 21, 2025 SPRINGcleaning? DON’T THROW AWAY! KIWANIS WILL REUSE IN SOME OTHER WAY! Large I tem/Quant i ty Donat ion FREE Pickup Upon Request ! 100 N STAEBLER RD, ANN ARBOR MI 48103 OFF JACKSON RD IN SCIO TOWNSHIP $5 OFF NATURAL FOODS MARKET 216 N. FOURTH AVENUE ANN ARBOR, MI PHONE (734) 994 - 9174 • PEOPLESFOOD.COOP ANY PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE One coupon per transaction. Must present coupon at the time of purchase. Coupon good for in-store only. No other discounts or coop cards apply. Not valid for gift cards, case purchases, beer or wine. OFFER EXPIRES 4/3/2025 734-665-0450 on s i te donat ions accepted Saturdays 9am-12pm
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