This soup is so delicate and fragile that I’m often afraid of breaking it. Last weekend, I said, “Come on soup, the sun is shining! Let’s go hiking in Rock Creek Park!” “Oh no,” it said. “I couldn’t. I don’t want to get dirt all over my fennel. And I spent hours last night styling my carrots. And you know what the humidity does to my carrots. Right now they are perfect. Plus the big dance is tonight.” Oh soup, why so fragile? Why so delicate? Live a little! Throw caution in the wind! Let your orange juice side shine through! And while we are giving out free advice… Soupergirl – stop trying to make your soups go hiking with you. Especially right before the big dance. Hey, why wasn’t I invited to the dance??
Archive for May, 2009
The Delicate Little Carrot Fennel Soup
Introducing the Fabulous Miss Mung Bean Soup
I recently had a meeting with Miss Mung Bean. She was really upset with her image. “Nobody knows me! Lentils, black beans, white beans – they get all the glory. I’m low cal, high fiber, have tons of vitamins, and well, let’s be serious – I’m quite fabulous. So why no love, Soupergirl?” I pointed out that the name “Mung” is a little less than… sexy. “I come from a long proud line of Mungs! No name change!” she replied. “I mean, if Paris Hilton can be famous for basically doing nothing… what about ME??” I thought for a little, and then it came to me – image overhaul!! I sad, “OK Miss Mung Bean, think exotic! Think India! I’m envisioning spices like garam masala, turmeric, curry, and of course, cumin. Oh, and serrano peppers! Oh my gosh, ginger!!” And here you have it folks – the Fabulous Miss Mung Bean Soup! Watch for her on the cover of US magazine breaking up Brangelina any day now…
Awe Inspiring Asparagus Soup
Spring is here! The sun is shining! And my favorite spring vegetable is finally here – asparagus!! I was so inspired by the abundance of asparagus at the market (and William Shakespeare) that I wrote this poem. I sure do hope you like it:
Asparagus, asparagus, oh how I love thee
I am so excited for our spring filled with glee
We will take take day trips on the train
And walks in the spring rain
No, that’s a bad idea, you will get all soggy.
Instead, I shall chop you, and roast you, and mix you with thyme
I will puree you till you truly shine.
I will recommend to all that they top you with sun dried tomatoes
Because they make a nice garnish.
OK, fine. I’ll stick to making soup. FINE!
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