Up to Two Feet of Snow Expected in The West

Ski Montana! It is coming down. The most snow will fall on South Dakota, southwest North Dakota and far southeast Montana. So, the best places to get on skis will soon be way out in the big sky country. But right now, no going outside. http://www.kxlf.com/news/winter-weather-advisorys-and-warnings-issued/

So I’m going to post here a good recipe for a hearty soup that makes 8 servings. Get out the biggest pot in the ski condo. You need only one, so clean-up will be easy! This is going to simmer a little while once you combine all the ingredients, only about 15 minutes, so this is a quick meal. Goes well with crackers, biscuits or cornbread, too. If you are stuck inside today find us on Twitter and tell us where you ski and what’s cooking. @SkiRaves

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups diced yellow onion
8 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 (32 ounce) boxes vegetable broth
8 cups packed chopped red Swiss chard
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 (three) large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
Cayenne to taste. Serves 8.

See more variations at: http://m.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/vegetarian-tuscan-kale-and-white-bean-soup#sthash.1xah80Rj.dpuf