When it's rainy and chilly outside, nothing is more satisfying than a huge bowl of stew and warm crusty bread fresh from the oven. I'll add in a cozy blanket and a good book if I'm eating it for lunch and don't have plans for the rest of the day since I may indulge in a little nap afterwards. I think that's one of the best things about fall. You're allowed a little leeway into eating comfort foods a bit more and it's okay to be more lazy with your free time. Earlier this week when it was extra nippy out, I was craving some soup, but all I had on hand were cream based varieties that just didn't sound appealing. So, I figured it would be a perfect time to try out this White Bean & Fresh Tomato Stew recipe from Golden Blossom Honey.
The stew is so comforting and will warm your bones quite nicely on a chilly day. This is a fantastic vegetarian recipe, but if you want to make it a little more hearty for meat lovers, toss some cooked crumbled Italian sausage into the mix. That's what I do for Jason's portion. If you're short on time, no worries because this stew is done in under 20 minutes. I think next time I'll make a double batch for an even faster lunch or dinner option so I can just heat and eat.
Ingredients
2 1/2 - 3 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into slivers, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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What variety of beans are your favorite to use in soups and stews?
That marble gray dish is cute, I have a similar one but darker! And that bread looks lovely, I adore me pastries! I made risotto with broccoli, carrots, peas, parsley and onions for today and millet with red lentils as usual for tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really yum! How are you cooking without a stove though? Do you have a portable tabletop one right now?
DeleteNo, we have the stove, but we don't use its oven as it works on gas, we have smaller electric stove for baking and that one is broken and we still haven't got another after the new one was taken and proclaimed unrepairable :( We've been without an oven for a month now. I mostly boil everything so it is not such a problem for me, but my mother is going crazy.
DeleteTheresa looks comfy and delicious
ReplyDeleteThank you Gloria!
DeleteI would totally gobble this up.
ReplyDeleteI like Chili (Isaak's been a little pickier about that), Chicken and Dumpling Soup, a Southwestern Squash Soup, and I like Split Pea Soup (doesn't always look the best, but it tastes good).
I have never had split pea soup but I love peas so I bet I'd like the soup. We eat a lot of chili this time of the year too. Actually, we just had a pot of it on Thursday night :)
DeleteI'll be trying this for sure. I love recipes like this when it gets cold out.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy!
DeleteI love this idea. First of all it's a perfect fall meal and second it is really hearty with those beans in there in that will fill me up. That looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeans are great for filling the belly, but best of all they are low calorie and full of fiber!
DeleteThis looks divine, and as usual, it's plated so nicely! I love almost anything with a tomato base and loads of basil. They are some of my favorite flavors.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jax! I could eat tomato and basil based dishes all day, every day. I think it's the best food combo there is.
DeleteThat sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteWarming up the bones is always a good thing, my brittle crap don't like to be warm these days haha So comfort food in Fall is okay? Never knew that rule.
ReplyDeleteYes, because you can hide your belly rolls a little better under baggy sweaters and sweatshirts lol
DeleteLooks good
ReplyDeleteI sometime eat white bean … your recipe makes foods looks delicious...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tanza :)
DeleteQue buena pinta! 😋😋😋 Tu post es genial! Es un placer leerte! Feliz día! 🌸🌸🌸
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious. And that certainly would be so perfect right now because it's cold and I'm freezing. Not to mention, hungry.
ReplyDelete-LYNNDEE
Thank you, Lynndee :)
DeleteI must admit that I haven't ever made a stew recipe. I'm sure I live in a cave or something. hahah. But this looks so good and perfect for the cold front that came through.
ReplyDeleteI hope you try this recipe then! It's a great one to start with because it's so easy!
DeleteI love white beans (we call them Navy beans where I'm from). I haven't fixed them in a while but I've never tried them like this. Looks delicious. (Rena)
ReplyDeleteI call them Navy Beans too. It's what my mom always called them, so it just kind of stuck.
DeleteParmesan is so flavorful in stews and soups. It's my favorite cheese to add. This sounds perfect like you said, for taking the nip off of a chilly day.
ReplyDeleteNothing beats a cold weather than a warm bowl of stew and I love the idea of having a good book while you enjoy that stew as well. Definitely a recipe that I'll enjoy over the coming months!
ReplyDeleteI love a good stew recipe and you're right about enjoying it with a crusty bread on the side! This is something that my family and I will enjoy and I can't wait to make it for us!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this tomato stew sometime for my aunt. She's always been a fan of stew.
ReplyDeleteI love a good stew during the cooler months. This white bean stew recipe would come in handy.
ReplyDeleteWow does this ever look delicious. I love making a good stew. I would really like to make this one sometime soon too.
ReplyDeleteYum! I like beans so I think this will be perfect for me. I will be trying this recipe soon!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect Fall comforting food! I am sure that my family will love it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great combination of flavors. Perfect recipe for fall!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! Thanks for solving the question, what is for dinner tonight? I have all the ingredients, so this will be perfect!
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