The Soup Scoop

So, it's been awhile since I've posted any recipes. Today when I sat down and thought, "Hm. What have we eaten lately that was tasty?" I immediately thought of this taco soup recipe that we've recently replaced the chili I used to like making with. It is yummy, and it is especially yummy if you've got some spare cheddar cheese, sour cream, hot sauce (if you're anything like me you always ask for condiments, like hot sauce at Taco Bell, and then save them all like a cheapo!) and saltine crackers laying around. This soup freezes really well and like many other soups it is even more delicious on day two.

Then, as I was trying to figure out what to cook for dinner tonight on a somewhat limited pantry (we are nearing the end of the month here people!) I came across this recipe for split pea soup. We are big fans of split pea around here and I usually make it with ham, but again it is the end of the month and while there is no ham in the fridge, remarkably we did have all the other ingredients needed for this one. So it is simmering away on the stove as I type. I'm a little bit wary of the recipe, it seems like it might be a little on the bland side, I guess we'll find out tonight! I'm making some delicious French rolls (water, salt, flour and yeast...how easy is that!) to go along with the soup with the breadmaker I got for Christmas. I LOVE that thing.

In other news...Sofie and I had a really great weekend trip to Cincinnati to visit Auntie Heidi, but because I am a stupid head I forgot to bring my camera. So I think I will wait on that post until I'm able to borrow the pictures from Heidi!