Rec. City Cafe White Bean, Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard Stew

marsha-tbay

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Chef Cruse, Nadine's, Lexington, Ky.

City Cafe white bean, butternut squash and Swiss chard stew

1 medium butternut squash

1 tablespoon dried thyme

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 bunch Swiss chard

1 medium shallot, peeled and minced

4 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 15-ounce cans Great Northern beans, drained

1 to 2 cups vegetable broth

Parmesan cheese

White truffle oil (optional)

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Peel the butternut squash, cut in half and scoop out seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes. Put in a large bowl, sprinkle with thyme and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat squash with oil and seasonings. Place squash in a single layer on a baking skeet, and roast 45 minutes, or until browned and tender, turning once.

Wash Swiss chard well. Pinch off stems from leaves. Chop stems and leaves separately. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy pot. Add minced shallots and garlic and chopped chard stems. Sauté until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.

Add drained beans, roasted squash and 1 cup vegetable broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

Add the chopped Swiss chard leaves, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes more. Add more vegetable stock if stew seems too thick. Serve in bowls with shaved Parmesan cheese and topped with a drizzle of white truffle oil, if desired. City Cafe serves this with a side of crusty French bread.

Serves 4.

jamie-restaurantrcps group also published by

Ron Mikulak

The Louisville Courier-Journal / Oct. 18, 2006

 
See, that's what I love about this site....20 years ago, I not only wouldn't have known what 2 of

the 3 title ingredients were, but the very idea of eating this combination would have sent shivers up (down?) my spine.

This dish sounds like a taste-thrill to me now.

Thanks, Marsha!

 
I'm with Cathy....

printed this right out and will be making it before the week is over.
I love me some beans and greens!

 
I just made this and it is delicious! I made it ahead of time for tonight's dinner. I did roast

the squash at a higher temp, it just wasn't roasting and wasn't catching up the rest of the soup.

I had thought early on I may end up putting it all in a blender and eating it as a creamy soup.

But now that it has all cooked down, it's really good the way the recipe calls for.

I definitely will make this many times again...mmmmm

 
Good info, Marsha

I think when I try this rec I will cover the squash with foil for the first 20 min or so then take it off to finish it.

Thanks for the report.

 
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