Just a bit of unsalted butter and olive oil bubbling in the pan....add 5 cloves of crushed garlic.
Onions, carrots, celery and mushrooms, of course. Saute for several minutes.
Did I happen to mention that I went to the gym today? Exercised for just over 30 min. Felt pretty good, too. I stopped at the grocery store to pick up "light cream" for the soup. Well, I sure was thirsty and hungry so I grabbed a low-fat chocolate milk. Haven't had one of those in a long time.
I was picturing Christy Brinkley in her "got milk" add. You know that studies show adding milk to your diet "could" help you loose weight. (not sure if that includes chocolate)
Anyway, I spun the bottle around to check the calorie count, just to make sure. 170 calories. Not bad.
It was soooo good....I drank the whole thing.
Pleased with my choice, I smiled and took another self-confirming look at the back of the bottle. Yep! 170 chocolatey calories. Per SERVING. Of which I had TWO. Whoops!
I enjoyed a nice salad when I got home.
Okay, back to the soup. Add fresh Thyme to your vegetable medley. I happened to have some left in the garden so Bella and I headed out. It was a good excuse to get outside. The sky had cleared and the sun was peeking though the clouds.
I picked some celery leaves during my garden visit. Then I thought "I'll find a few toadstools to decorate the table" for my mushroom soup debut.
I picked some celery leaves during my garden visit. Then I thought "I'll find a few toadstools to decorate the table" for my mushroom soup debut.
No luck.
But, I did find these beautiful lacey branches.
Oops ! Back to the soup.
Add the fresh Thyme. 3 tablespoons of Rice Flour, 1/2 cup of Sherry. (I looked for sherry at the store. Not really sure where to find it.)I sure hope White Wine will do. I found German Guwerstiwermer. (I just liked the name).
It sure doesn't look like the stuff from the can. A bit sunny-orange hued from the carrots.
But, I did find these beautiful lacey branches.
Oops ! Back to the soup.
Add the fresh Thyme. 3 tablespoons of Rice Flour, 1/2 cup of Sherry. (I looked for sherry at the store. Not really sure where to find it.)I sure hope White Wine will do. I found German Guwerstiwermer. (I just liked the name).Cook until the wine is reduced by half. Then add water (1 inch over veggies). Simmer for a bit then....
blend until smooth. Add the cream, salt and pepper.
It sure doesn't look like the stuff from the can. A bit sunny-orange hued from the carrots. I jazzed it up with some blue corn chips crumbled on top.( Complimentary colors, don't ja know.) then... added a drizzle of olive oil to finish it off. Just for fun.
It turned out warm and delicious!
Just what the day called for.
