Thursday, July 31, 2008

Potato Leek Soup

I just got back from Chicago and we had no food in the house. I was hoping to go to a farmer's market but the ones near me were not happening for four more days so I went to the grocery store and bought any vegetable that I thought looked good and figured when I got home I could figure out what to make with them. I am hoping to do the same thing next week but with farmer's market veggies.

This week I made couscous salad with onion, tomatoes from the garden, green pepper, chick peas, and lime. It was missing something so next time I will look up a recipe and see what I could add...any suggestions? We did add curry but it was still a little dry.

Then I used the same veggies and added black beans and corn the next night making a salsa salad with some quesadillas.

I had leeks, onions and potatoes so I am currently making soup. Here is the recipe I found. I will let you know if it is good. http://pinchmysalt.com/2008/03/19/a-hearty-potato-leek-soup-recipe-for-the-last-days-of-winter/ Yes, out of season but at least I am headed in the right direction.

I am currently reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" that Mia and Jill both liked. It is eye opening and inspiring. I hope to apply much of what I am learning to our family table.

JC