Sequestration Meal #670
I made this soup from odds and ends. It was really good, though it prompted the discovery that I was out of TVP. (Soy curls blitzed in the food processor it is, then!) And I took the lesson from my last low spend month and made dumplings, which was great, too.
So what is this?
Half an onion I had in the fridge, a carrot, some mushrooms, garlic, broccoli stems and some florets, the core of a cauliflower and some florets, chopped red potato, some broth, leftover nacho cheese (a cashew-based one), soy curls, and peas. I garnished it with a bit of fresh parsley.
Something about soup with dumplings is like a hug; bonus points if the soup also has potatoes!
It's nice to be able to cook what I want, as I want, like this; my injury is really healing well now, and my spirit is coming back from the blows of the last few months. Making this has me wondering if I should embark on another low spend month--not so much for the money, as for the need to clear out my pantry. What's your vote?
I cannot wait for dumpling weather to arrive!
ReplyDeleteMmm, yes! Whilst I am feeling vaguely sad about it getting warmer, I'm trying to be excited about berries and fresh cherries and such.
DeleteAlso, a comment from you has disappeared, but I'll respond to what I think you said and say that I'm leaning toward a pantry clear out without a spending restriction--just the normal budget. I would very likely spend less anyway, but it would be less stressful.
DeleteThat is what I said! I guess blogspot ate the comment.
Deletelow spend months are great for multiple reasons
ReplyDeleteYeah, I am tilting toward a pantry clear out soon. It can be fun and spark a lot of creativity!
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