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. π
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. π
Oh, and enjoy a chunk of multi grain baguette on the side. π
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. π
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. π
I love throwing coconut in no-bake cookies!
Lauren recently posted..Mix it Up
I have a no bake cookie recipe like this but it only has cocoa, oats, PB and maple syrup. It’s amazing.
Runeatrepeat recently posted..Mexican 3 Layer Casserole
YUM! I love thick soups. This looks so good! I just used up the turnip in my veggie drawer, but this soup looks like it would be worth getting another one for π
We made soup tonight as well, and the rest of winter I guess π
Kiran recently posted..Almond Cookies
wait.. shouldnt soup be soupy?
I made soup tonight too! I followed a recipe, although I equally enjoy throwing random things together. π
love the recipe that doesnt call for exact measurements…that’s my kinda recipe…a dash of this, a dollop of this, a heaving spoon of that. π
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Mini heaters are the best, mine is laying at the foot of the bed right now!
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For some reason, that bread looks amazing!
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Mmmm those cookies and soup look great!!!
I had a Luna bar today too! π I love them! π
Have a great evening!
Katy (The Singing Runner) recently posted..30 Day To Go! And Iβm a Guest Blogger!
those cookies look great! i’ll have to make those like..now!
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I love luna bars. They have 2 new flavors coconut and I think double choc. Stay warm.
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I’m sorry, but that is not a soup, or a chili, or a stew. It’s more of a mash. By definition, “soup” is a liquid food. Without the liquid, there is no soup.
On the other hand, your cookies look delicious.
This comment made me laugh. Not sure if it was supposed to.
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Hahaha love it! It kind of reminded me of Annie, only it was mush. “We’re not having hot mush today. We’re having cold mush.” π
Lacey @ Lake Life recently posted..12 Days of Christmas Songs- Day 4
For a throw-together soup, that sounds pretty damn good!
My hubby loves no-bakes…I think I might have to make some!
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I made very similar cookies the other day, but with almond milk and earth balance… soooo good! And there you go, taunting me with that baguette again! π
Christin@purplebirdblog recently posted..A Special Gift
oo i just bought some parsnip- so I might sub that in for the turnip- i love hearty soups!
movesnmunchies recently posted..Healthy Foodie Favs
It’s totally soup weather in Pittsburgh! What an interesting recipe!
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Soup is the best comfort meal in the winter. Its funny how I’ve totally averted from salads right into soups.
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I think it is a soup kinda night for me π
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Those cookies look great! I love the Chocolate Peppermint Stick Luna Bars. Those are my favorite π
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I heard it was pretty chilly in Florida last night, like around 19* … that is crazy!!! The soup sounds delicious and I LOVE no bake cookies, they are so simple but sooo good π Keep warm !
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I love those cookies! My family calls them “preacher cookies” because it’s a recipe my grandmother would throw together to host the preacher if he dropped by on a Sunday afternoon. Yes, we’re very Southern.
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I love thick soups too! That sounds delicious. I am just getting the hang of making soups with my crockpot. Can’t get much easier than that. π
Thanks so much for this no-bake recipe! I made these (or cookies very much like these) in home ec. _ages_ ago and have been looking for this recipe for the last few years, to no avail. I know what I’ll be bringing to my family’s Christmas celebration this year!
Soup is the best! I moved from South Carolina to Michigan this summer and I’ve been making soup like crazy *trying* to stay warm π – I think there are about 5 different kinds in the freezer right now.
I made EXACT same cookie recipe last night for my Secret Santa at work– those cookies are delicious!
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Yay! I’m so glad they turned out for you. I’ve learned from watching my mom make these for 27 years that making them in the summer is a gamble with the humidity. Sometimes they won’t firm up, but winter is the perfect time to make them.
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Ooh those cookies look great ! and your soup looks nice and hearty !
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I went out and bought this Luna bar today based on your recommendation. Wow, tasted like a thin mint cookie- yum!!! Thanks
Those cookies look awesome!
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Are you sure that’s soup? Lol.
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