The soup obsession continues.
And what I think I love most about soups is how really you can just take anything, throw it in a pot, let it cook for a couple of hours, and produce something so comforting and delicious.
Tonight, for instance, I really had no thought process for what I was doing. I knew I wanted a chili of some sort and I knew I wanted to use an acorn squash from my veggie drawer. It evolved from there. 
Squash, Turnip, and Lentil Soup
- 1 Acorn Squash
- 1 Turnip
- 1 can of Black Peas
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 Broccoli Stalk
- 1 can Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 cup Red lentils
- Cinnamon
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Thyme
- Salt & Pepper
Peel and cube the acorn squash and turnip. Add everything to a pot, bring to a boil, then back to a simmer, and cooke for 2 hours or until everything is soft and mushy.
Top with a heaping dollop of plain yogurt and fresh cilantro. 
Oh, and enjoy a chunk of multi grain baguette on the side.
The soup was pretty incredible. I LOVE think, rich soups and this one truly hit the spot. If you wanted it a little thinner I would just add more water, but I loved it just the way it was.
I had a little baking project in the works after dinner.
Tomorrow is my company’s Holiday party and I had volunteered to bring a dessert. I wanted something fun and easy, so I decided to try my hand at a No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Kelly had sent me.
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
(recipe from Kelly @ Foodie Fresh )
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Sugar
- 4 heaping Tbsp Cocoa
- 1/2 cup Cream
- 1 stick of Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 heaping Tbsp of Peanut Butter
- 3 cups Oats
Stir together 2 cups of sugar and 4 heaping Tbsp. of cocoa in a medium sized pot. Add 1/2 cup of can cream and mix well. Put ingredients on medium heat. Add 1 stick of butter and stir gradually until it melt, Bring mixture to a bowl and let it bowl for 1 min stirring occasionally.Take off of heat. Add 1 tsp. of vanilla. Add huge heaping Tbsp. of peanut butter. Stir until PB melt. Gradually add 3 cups of oats, 1 cup at a time (you might not need all 3 cups.
Drop on wax paper with a Tbsp.
I hope everyone enjoys them tomorrow.
I taste tested two for dessert. They got my approval.
I had a Peppermint Stick Luna Bar on the way home from work this afternoon.
TIme to crash and burn. It’s going to be a chilly night. Good thing I have my mini heater by my side.
Good night.
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