The phrase, full of wonder is not the same as the word, wonderful, which has become synonymous with great, fabulous, and other over-used superlatives. While a soup can’t technically be full of wonder because it’s made with physical ingredients, we can always add the spice of wonder to anything in our lives. Wonder is just basic curiosity combined with a dash of awe. Just be willing to be surprised like when you bit into this tasty, traditional white bean stew with mango in it.
Ingredients:
1 can of White Beans (about 1 cup or dried beans, soaked)
1 carton of vegetable broth (or two cups of water)
3 small potatoes (sliced thin or cubed)
1 red onion (sliced thin)
3-4 pieces of celery (chopped)
3-4 carrots (sliced)
Fresh rosemary, several sprigs (dried, about 1 tablespoon)
Olive oil (2-3 tablespoons)
Salt & Pepper to taste (or other seasonings)
1 cup of mango cubes (frozen or fresh)
Instuctions:
If the beans aren’t already cooked, soak and cook
In a large pan, sauté the potatoes, onion, and celery (you can zap the potatoes in the microwave if you’re an impatient chef).
Season with salt, pepper, and Rosemary
Add the beans and carrots, stir and add the broth (or water)
Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer over the stove for 10-15 minutes so the flavors sink in and the liquid reduces and the carrots get soft
Add the mango and some more fresh rosemary or other seasonings
Enjoy!