did everyone enjoy the holidays as much as i did?
sugar
sweets
cocktails
more sugar
that pretty much sums up what the past 2 months has looked like - good times, good times
but the reality is that i still need to fit into my pants. eating cake & sweets three times a day my friends does not help me in this area
to start of the new year right i would like to share with you a feel good soup
a soup that just might help you fit back into your "skinny jeans"
then in a few days i plan on sabotaging you all with an irresistible cake
no i am not evil - but at least you can eat this soup, then eat that piece of cake
without feeling as guilty
it's all about balance isn't it - one of my life list goals for 2012
finding balance
and this soup does just that - for me anyways
and i hope it will for you too
just like it says- simple, wholesome, good
black beans - to fill you up
sweet potatoes - they just taste good, among many other things
garlic - so, so healthy
shallots - because we all need a little shallot in our lives
bulgar - what can i say, whole grain & high fiber
tomato - lycopene
...yep, it says barley in the photo but i totally meant bulgar
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don't you already feel healthy just reading the ingredients
if you have the opportunity to make your own sauce this summer - do it
there is nothing better than opening up a jar of summer goodness come january
hey, something you should add to your life list for 2012
(bossy, me- no)
no really, you should learn to can if you don't already
believe me you will be thanking me next year for being so bossy
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sweet potatoes, garlic and shallots
minced, cubed & sliced
another healthy super star - pure awesomeness
the avocado
be friends this year if you aren't already
avocado is the perfect topping
beautiful contrasting colors
pretty food is so much more fun
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oh - in my next post an award
yes "it's a major award!"
will be going to 5 beautiful, inspiring blogs
sweet potato, black bean & bulgar soup
6 servings
you will need:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 large shallot/ 2 small - sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic - minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes - peeled & cubed
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 cup bulgar
- 1 can black beans, drained or 2 1/4 cups
- 12oz tomato puree
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups cups water
- 1 avocado - sliced
- parsley for garnish (optional)
- salt to taste
assembly:
- heat a medium soup pot over medium heat - drizzle with olive oil & saute shallot until translucent
- add sweet potatoes, garlic & cumin - stir until cumin has evenly coated potatoes
- add black beans, bulgar, tomato puree & 1 cup of water - bring to a boil
- reduce heat to low/simmer - simmer for approximately 30 minutes until sweet potato & bulgar are cooked through- adding more water as necessary (bulgar soaks up a lot of water, your soup may end up more stew like, simply add more water until desired consistency is reached)
- serve with avocado & parsley
enjoy!
Wow, the soup does sound and look great. Nice way to detox and feel good about yourself too :)
ReplyDeletewow, what a beautiful, inspired soup. i love everything about this soup- sweet potatoes, shallots, black beans(but minus the bulgar). i also love that you top it with avocado! here's to a health-filled new year!
ReplyDelete(and i can't wait to see the major award post!)
Nice meal for a cold NH winter. Looks great keep up the wonderful cooking/recipes
ReplyDeleteLove Mom
Yeah, I'm pretty much having to suck it in and say a prayer just to get my jeans on, myself! It was worth it though :) Not really, actually...
ReplyDeleteI think your bossiness has just inspired me to make my own sauce! Do you have a post already on it? I wanna learn from the best :)
That next post *better* be titled "Fraa-gee-lay" haha
Oooh, so pretty! And I need some more healthy soup ideas like this :D Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis soup looks so wholesome and delicious. It's exactly what I need on a blustery cold day like today =)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for stopping by!
ReplyDelete@ Cara - 25 pounds of tomatoes, a scalded counter top and hot water down the leg later the camera never made it out while I was canning! If you want i can e-mail you my method :-)
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