The Soup Kitchen

 our driveway two weeks ago

 

I have become quite the soup queen.  I have found it is something I can do well.  My latest was trying this Food Network recipe for a chickpea chicken noodle.  I figured Toonces would hate it (not a chickpea or cilantro fan)  and since he is going to be gone to the UVA vs. Duke game today in Charlottesville I thought it would be a nice weekend to try it for myself.  But he loved it...go figure.

I told him I was getting so good at soups I felt like the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld. 

"No soup for you!"

 

(not my picture)

 

"Recipe comes from the Food Network magazine. Looks (and sounds) and tastes  healthy and delicious!"

 

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into small pieces
  • 1 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the carrot, garlic, cumin, cinnamon and half of the cilantro; cook, stirring, unti the spices are toasted about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, 1 cup water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bring to a simmer; then reduce the heat to medium low and cook

Comments

[OldOldLady Of The Hills]

Your driveway looks exquisite, Deana....FALL in all it's beauty...Talk about a 'winning' picture! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

How great that you have become The Queen Of Soups....such a great thing for Fall and Winter.....!! I'd love to stop by for a cup.....(Wouldn't that be great?)....

[Barb]

I LOVE the drive picture, beautiful! I also LOVE soup and enjoy making it. It is so therapeutic, relatively simple, smells heavenly, healthy and very forgiving. My hubby is not a fan of cilantro or chickpea either but if Martin gave his approval, perhaps I could make it myself and my hubby would never know. I love to be sneaking that way. ;o)

[PJ]

yummmm...time for soup! You have the most beautiful driveway!!! It should be in a magazine :)

[OldOldLady Of The Hills]

Just stopping by to wish you a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING, my dear....Hope you and yours are having a truly special day...!

[elliptical reviews]

No offense, but if there's a facebook like button, it'll be much easier for me to share.

[Pearl]

that looks like a good idea for a cool day!

gorgeous fall colors.