Comments on: Move Away

By: Orange Peacock

Orange Peacock — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:49:26 +0000

I don’t know if anyone’s mentioned this yet, but I remember when Sundry posted her squash soup recipe a couple of years ago, it was a BITCH to get the squash out of the, um, squash. Make sure you buy it pre-cut and packaged, or otherwise just cut the whole dang thing in half, pop it in the oven until it’s soft, and scoop its guts out. So much easier than dealing with rind-drama.

Other than that, I got nothing.

By: andrea

andrea — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:08:40 +0000

YES, I can give you a great soup recipe. And it’s so easy. No chopping at all is needed. Could it get any easier?
Smash a few garlic cloves (ie. hit them hard with the flat side of a heavy knife) and throw them into a saucepan with olive oil and fresh (just tear the leaves) or dried oregano). Warm through. Add two small/one big (I think your big tins are approx 28 ounces? 800g, in any case) diced tomatoes. Simmer for 20 mins. Add two small (400g – 14 ounce) tins of drained chickpeas and about 700ml of hot vegetable or chicken stock. Bring the the boil and simmer for as long as you feel like. Meanwhile, cook half a packet or so of a small pasta – we use small shells. Add to the soup when it’s ready. Serve. I love it with fetta cheese, but that’s generally a pregnancy no-no. A lovely alternative is some Greek yoghurt. Or some sharp cheddar or parmesan could be good.
Protein, carbs, taste, no onions or peppers, tinned tomatoes rather than tomato puree, and NO CHOPPING. Enjoy.

PS. Metalia? I like the sound of the pumpkin & apple soup. Could you post it, by any chance?

By: page

page — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:17:44 +0000

I am following your blog closely- god, THANK YOU for all of the little tidbits and things I would not learn otherwise- we’re talking baby, but no happy pee stick dances yet.

Pacific foods makes this soup, this SOUP! that I cannot stop ingesting. DO not let the name frighten you, as it is soooo yummy. Cashew Carrot Ginger. If you can, I suggest giving it a taste.

Good luck with the houses and have fun at the ultrasound! All will be well!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:15:12 +0000

So I had to go back and re-read your post after I read the comments because, uh, weren’t you looking for recipes that did not involve onions? Ah yes, you did. I’m sorry that I, like most of your other commenters, don’t have an onion-less recipe to offer you. But I hear you on the heartburn. I almost fainted one night when I was in the pool, my hearburn was so bad.

And now, back to the debates! I love Obama, but he really is a skinny little dude, isn’t he?

By: metalia

metalia — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:16:43 +0000

Ooh! I have an AMAZINGLY easy butternut squash/apple/onion soup that is delicious. Let me know if you want the recipe. Also? I’ve also been hearing EXCELLENT things about these: http://www.campbellsv8soup.com/

Which, hi, pre-made and delicious? Count me in.

By: Mauigirl52

Mauigirl52 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:00:24 +0000

I’m sure all will be well at the OB. You have way too many pregnancy symptoms for anything to be wrong!

Enjoy your soup!

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:11:36 +0000

Mmmm, soup! I don’t think I’ve made many homemade soup, but this one was pretty tasty: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Jeans-Homemade-Chicken-Noodle-Soup/Detail.aspx (and perfect for a cold, thanks to the ginger! I used lots and lots of extra ginger in mine, though.) Mmmm.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:04:01 +0000

I didn’t feel any kicks and such with my three pregnancies until at least week 20…so no need to panic.

I love soup too. My health-food store sells lots of organic kinds (sweet potato, squash, potato-leek) in tetra-packs, and it’s delicious.

If you don’ t have such a store in your little corner of Vermont, here are a couple of recipes I like:

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (for the crockpot)
1 large butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups chicken stock (we are vegetarians so I just use water)
1 cup apple juice
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. Strain soup, keeping all liquid. Transfer about half of the solids to a blender and add around 1 cup of liquid; puree until smooth. Repeat with the other half of the solids. Return puree to broth and mix in the slow cooker; add additional salt and pepper if desired, to taste. Serve with swiss cheese.

Leek and Potato Soup (for the crockpot)
3 small leeks, white part only, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
5 medium potatoes, peel and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
5 cups chicken stock (or veggie stock)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup whipping cream

Combine all ingredients except cream in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours. In a blender, puree soup in batches. Transfer to a large bowl and chill thoroughly. Stir in the cream (DO NOT DO THIS HOT). Enjoy it cold, or reheat very slowly if you prefer it warm.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:21:34 +0000

God, I hate househunting. I’m thinking good thoughts for you!

By: Shelly

Shelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:35:11 +0000

How I wish you could deal with the peppers and onions………CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP is so fabulous…..and light—-light chicken broth base with tomatoes (chunks, girlfriend), but alas there’s alot of onion and pepper.

You can cheat and use the rotisserie chickens and store bought tortilla chips…….

I’m still racking my brain for other stuff……….I’ll probably make you think I’m stalking (again) with my ideas…..sorry!