Chef Tim Says....

It is amazing to me when I go to the grocery and wander the produce aisle. There's so much there and a lot is there all the time. There are fruit and vegetables available year 'round and some of it shouldn't be. It's not always great and you should look closely at what you're buying. I have seen asparagus in the middle of the winter that's shipped in from Central or South America that is dry enough to use as firewood.

This is less of an issue with onions, however, because they're grown throughout the year. Keep in mind that there are two main categories of onion: green onions and dry onions. Both types are the underground bulb of a plant related to the lily. Onions

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Cream of Fava Bean Soup | Low Sodium Version
Soup is the perfect meal. Simple, warming, comforting soup. The easiest soups are the best soups and this one is simple but full of flavor. I once watched Godon Ramsey make a fantastic Cream of Broccoli soup with broccoli, water, salt and a little cracked pepper. Simple good ingredients make great dishes.

This recipe is safe for Coumadin® (warfarin) users, those with GERD / Acid Reflux, and those who are lactose intolerant.

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