I was trained to chop everything I need all at once, that way you split up the steps of what needs to be done and you are not running around the kitchen. Everything in succession. Everything in order.
So, if you have 10 onions to slice, you would peel all 10, remove the skin from all 10, and slice all 10.
At first, it may seem that it is taking longer – but this has helped me with many tasks over time to just put my “head down and work”. [repeated phrase in the culinary world] However you may do it, this soup does have some chopping, but is well worth it at the end. It requires any and all vegetables, so I tried to add everything I had on hand. It’s a wonderful way to clean out your fridge and keep you warm on a cold or rainy day.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large sweet potato, diced large
1 small red potato, diced medium
1 small tomato, diced
1 small parsnip, diced
1 small turnip, diced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
few sprigs of dill, chopped
Baby spinach – (Add at the last minute)
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
1/8 tsp Cinnamon – (go easy on this. It is supposed to be a subtle background flavor that adds warmth.)
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Chile powder
1/2 tsp Onion power
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large sweet potato, diced large
1 small red potato, diced medium
1 small tomato, diced
1 small parsnip, diced
1 small turnip, diced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
few sprigs of dill, chopped
Baby spinach – (Add at the last minute)
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
1/8 tsp Cinnamon – (go easy on this. It is supposed to be a subtle background flavor that adds warmth.)
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Chile powder
1/2 tsp Onion power
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
- Saute onion and garlic until translucent, then add the tomatoes and spices.
- When spices are fragrant and have colored the pot, add the remaining vegetables. (not spinach)
- Allow to simmer for 30 minutes or up to 40 on a very low flame. Before serving, add the fresh herbs and green vegetables (Spinach, green beans)
- Enjoy with Crusty Bread!