Cooking
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together?
Wednesday night, we had a simple, flavorful, and so quickly prepared Garlicky Tortellini, Spinach and Tomato Soup; a recipe from Fine Cooking, and found on the Sur La Table web site.
A brilliantly simple dish: sauteed garlic and broth, some cheese tortellini, diced tomatoes and juice, cook till tender. Add spinach and basil, cook till wilted, top with cheese.
It's that easy. And such a good soup. A light and barely tomato-y broth, perfectly cooked pasta and tomato, and still-firm greens. Matt really liked it, and it meant he ate not one but two veggies for dinner!
A chunk of a surprisingly good, crusty bread (from Target?!), and the meal was on.
We both decided we'd like to have it again, and considering how fast it comes together (Matt mentioned it took longer to get the ingredients in one place than to make the soup itself), it may become a staple.
On the other hand, it's not a grab you by the shoulders and shake you to attention kind of soup, either.
It's good. It's basically healthy. But it's also...well, kind of forgettable.
I mean, while you're sitting there eating it, you're thinking 'this is pretty good stuff; I like it'. Then you finish, and walk away from the table, conveniently leaving your dishes on the table (ehem...you know who you are), and that soup has about as much meaning as a bulk-bin popsicle.
I liked the way Matt described it: this soup is kind of like watching the movie (and a favorite of mine, at that), 'Sneakers'. While it's there in front of you, it's pleasant. A good time. A good way to pass an hour or two.
But when it's over? "well, that was nice." And then you pretty much forget about it.
Still, it's a good, in-the-moment kind of meal. You just might need a snack after the film...
Blog Party#7 is coming up, and this month? It's all about Red and Hot! Your cocktail and appetizer entries are due today, ...send them to thehappysorceress at gmail dot com, or leave a link in the comment section. Get planning, and hope to see you at the party!
Tagged with: Food and Drink, Blog Party, Events, Soup, Pasta, Spinach, Tomato, Blogging,
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Cooking
Garlicky Tortellini, Spinach and Tomato Soup
Don't you just love it when a plan comes together?
Wednesday night, we had a simple, flavorful, and so quickly prepared Garlicky Tortellini, Spinach and Tomato Soup; a recipe from Fine Cooking, and found on the Sur La Table web site.
A brilliantly simple dish: sauteed garlic and broth, some cheese tortellini, diced tomatoes and juice, cook till tender. Add spinach and basil, cook till wilted, top with cheese.
It's that easy. And such a good soup. A light and barely tomato-y broth, perfectly cooked pasta and tomato, and still-firm greens. Matt really liked it, and it meant he ate not one but two veggies for dinner!
A chunk of a surprisingly good, crusty bread (from Target?!), and the meal was on.
We both decided we'd like to have it again, and considering how fast it comes together (Matt mentioned it took longer to get the ingredients in one place than to make the soup itself), it may become a staple.
On the other hand, it's not a grab you by the shoulders and shake you to attention kind of soup, either.
It's good. It's basically healthy. But it's also...well, kind of forgettable.
I mean, while you're sitting there eating it, you're thinking 'this is pretty good stuff; I like it'. Then you finish, and walk away from the table, conveniently leaving your dishes on the table (ehem...you know who you are), and that soup has about as much meaning as a bulk-bin popsicle.
I liked the way Matt described it: this soup is kind of like watching the movie (and a favorite of mine, at that), 'Sneakers'. While it's there in front of you, it's pleasant. A good time. A good way to pass an hour or two.
But when it's over? "well, that was nice." And then you pretty much forget about it.
Still, it's a good, in-the-moment kind of meal. You just might need a snack after the film...
Blog Party#7 is coming up, and this month? It's all about Red and Hot! Your cocktail and appetizer entries are due today, ...send them to thehappysorceress at gmail dot com, or leave a link in the comment section. Get planning, and hope to see you at the party!
Tagged with: Food and Drink, Blog Party, Events, Soup, Pasta, Spinach, Tomato, Blogging,
- Lentil Soup With Spinach And Pasta
I made this lentil soup a couple of weeks ago. I'd been in the mood for lentil soup for a little while and had just paid a visit to my eye doctor who reminded me I should eat five servings of leafy green vegetables a week. Generally when I make lentil...
- Someone's In The Kitchen With Alex: Tortellini With Sun-dried Tomatoes
I found this one hiding in the cute little recipe box I'd picked up at Sur La Table many years ago. Something I'd written down at least seven years ago, but never made. A pasta salad, using cheese tortellini, basil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes,...
- Quick Supper, Healthy Kid
A very simple soup last night; garlicky broth, tomatoes, basil and cheese tortellini, with a chunk of focaccia. But Alex wasn't interested. He instead asked for a 'regular plate' with carrots and tomatoes. And 'something to dip',...
- An Almost Heat-less Dinner
The heat hasn't dissipated, so the stove stays off...as much as possible. Thursday night, it was a somewhat classier soup and sandwich. A nice crusty bread, drizzled with olive oil, sandwiching slices of Cantal...a French, raw milk, cheese. Toasted...
- Let The Celebration Begin!
Day one of our (pre) Cinco de Mayo dinners...we have Chicken and Avocado Soup, garnished with Fried Tortillas, and Tomato, Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad. (all recipes are from the Food & Wine web site; you have to be a subscriber to read them. so, if...