While the days are kind of hot the nights have been chilly. I love the cold. As I’ve mentioned before my peak performance temperatures are quite low. When it gets cold there’s nothing I like more than rugging up with a hot bowl of soup and some cosy socks.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeQqKdrmJZUUW8ROcKh_FngWvCURC8BlswcOqTLDVkrmViZl3mOLD-pNFgi6h9uKImXNlbaOzeD3XUZxnPcQnWmgwpqPvg7dSJKh56utFbCkRMogowlEhoz4nkYZUzHbNyPlPyaroSMa-/s320/zuppa3.jpg)
This cannellini bean and chorizo soup is hot AND spicy. You know how a lot of soups get better with age? This one doesn’t, so all the better to warm your tummy. I got the recipe here.
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Simply served with buttery toast and some grated cheese. It’s a hearty winter lunch or dinner.
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(Odd Molly socks)
The Swedes know how to make great socks. These are my favourites. Partly for the frill and party for when I first had them they smelt of freshly laundered clothes and flowers. I'm looking forward to more soup and sock weather.