So, this is the final week of Hale and Hearty's Chef Series soups. It's been fun looking forward to the new soup each week, and I was sad that I had to miss one. Such as it is, this week's offering comes from Chef Nick Anderer of Maialino fame. His Kale and White Bean Minestrone is described as "[...] tender luscious beans, a unique combination of vegetables and gently simmered Tuscan kale. Laced with olive oil and red wine vinegar [...]"
Kale and White Bean Minestrone
My first taste of this soup hit me hard with the red vinegar. It seriously was like a smack to the face full of vinegar. After that initial shock, the soup settled more into a complex blend of flavors. The vegetables mentioned are the standard mirepoix mix of carrots, onions, and celery. I noticed something red in there as well, but I couldn't quite figure out what it was. Red pepper? Tomato skin? The kale still has a nice bite to it, but I didn't get much "kale" flavor from it. It could just be that I may not know what kale is supposed to taste like. The white beans add heartiness to the soup and also a nice, soft texture. In the end, if you don't mix it up while you eat, you'll get spoonfuls full of vinegar flavoring, and that can sometimes be a bit off putting.
I enjoyed this soup as it's very homey and comforting. On the whole, I think it was my 3rd favorite from the series that I tasted. My final rankings would be:
3) Kale and White Bean Minestrone
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