Farmwife’s Bread Soup

One of our wonderful CSA members recently emailed us this great recipe she found on the Food Network’s website.  She tells us it is easy, fast and deliciously flavorful!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time:  20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped beet greens
2 cups water
1 small bay leaf
4 (1/2-inch thick) slices country bread, grilled
Caciocavallo or pecorino, for grating

Directions:
In a large soup pot over high heat, heat the olive oil and soften the onion and garlic but do not allow them to brown. Add the potatoes, then the sea salt, pepper flakes, and greens, stirring well. Add the water and bay leaf and simmer 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve in large bowls with bread alongside and cheese grated over the top.