Bounty of Vegetables Soup

Chef Frank recently used a farmer’s market of fresh produce to concoct an amazing vegetable
soup. It was so delicious that we received many requests for the recipe from the evening’s
diners. Of course the soup was one of his “of-the-moment” inspirations…not from a written
recipe! While I can’t share with you exactly what he did that night, the recipe below is easy,
fresh, and takes advantage of late summer vegetables. I encourage you to be like Frank, and add
in whatever looks fabulous from your garden or market!

I would serve this with some crusty
bread. A bottle of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc would pair nicely with this soup.

4 ears of corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth
1 cup of dry white wine
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
8 ounces green beans, snapped into thirds
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup orzo

Method: With a sharp knife, cut kernels from cobs. Over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and
season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and
herbs and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add broth and one cup of water. Bring to a boil and
add paste, zucchini, green beans, corn kernels, tomatoes and their juice, and orzo. Cook,
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