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Prep
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Estimate
over 1 hour
Start with the soup and as soon as everything is simmering, prepare the croutons. Finally make the dressing and assemble the salad ingredients. Toss the salad just prior to serving with the soup and croutons.
This soup is simple to toss together and then simmers on your stove or crockpot for about an hour until the flavors meld. Use canned azuki beans or start from dry beans, which will require soaking overnight and pre-cooking before adding to the soup. This soup is also a lovely side dish for adding more vegetables and protein if desired.
These are essentially tiny chunks of roasted sweet potatoes, but they serve so well as a final garnish to soups and grain based salads that I have taken to calling them croutons. They do not provide the crunch you may receive from the crispy bread, but a little flavorful boost of carbs is satisfying in several applications.
In winter, seasonal citrus pairs nicely with creamy avocado and crunchy fennel in this simple salad. Use the most beautiful citrus you can find: oranges, grapefruit, blood oranges, or ruby reds. Make sure your avocado is ripe by gently pressing near the stem to avoid bruising.
