What this blog is and what it isn't

This is a food blog with recipes and ideas for using the seasonal vegetables from your garden, friend's gardens and community supported agriculture shares (CSA). If you haven't checked out a CSA in your area, it is worth your time to check out what is available to you, and LOCAL HARVEST is a great place to start.

I am trying oh so hard to become a Forks over Knives type vegan, with no animal products of any kind and no added oil. I have given up meat, fish, dairy, eggs and most processed foods and am moving toward the goal of no oil. While you will find eggs, dairy and oil in my earlier recipes, the goal is not to use them anymore.

Some of my earlier recipes include dairy and eggs, but I am moving away from that, I am endeavoring to create delicious all vegan no fat added recipes.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Final Harvest Vegetable Soup

Makes 10-12 servings
Is better reheated the second day!

In a large stock pot saute' the following in red or white wine:

1 large garlic bulb chopped finely
1 medium onion chopped
2 small leeks, white parts only, chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 large carrot chopped

Saute' until very soft and starting to caramelize, then add 1 large vegetable cube (vegetable bullion), 1 box of vegetable stock, two cups water, 1 tsp. each; salt, pepper, basil, oregano, parsley. If you prefer to use fresh herbs tie them up in cheesecloth and hang them in the pot. Bring the pot up to a boil and turn heat down to low, adding two cans petite diced tomatoes and two tablespoons tomato paste.

Meanwhile prepare whatever fresh vegetables you have. I used potatoes, green beans, green pepper and cabbage. At this point you may also add in barley and lentils, bring the pot up to a boil again, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until vegetables are cooked through. About 20 minutes before serving you may also add in whatever frozen vegetables you like.

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