According to statistics, if your day falls into any two of these descriptions, its probably a good day to have soup. (Statistics source unknown)
The weather is below 70 degrees F.
Leaves are falling thickly; they are no match for blustery wind.
You have a cruddy head cold.
The woodstove has been kept stoked for at least half the day.
It's mid-October.
In my case, all of the above. And my husband was working not more than twelve minutes away and needed lunch. I'll attach the recipe I used for a savory, steamy Zuppa Toscana that we both felt was hearty, warming, and very delicious.
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