Archive for January, 2010

The 3-D Lentil and Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Soup

Posted by SoupAdmin on January 17, 2010

This story is receiving rave reviews from eaters and critics all over the world! It tells the story of the peace-loving, healthy Lentilites who live on the stunning planet of Soupdora. Trouble comes when the evil villains from the planet Sodi-UM attack. They try to inject the little Lentilites with preservatives and sodium. Oh, the horror! Luckily, a rogue group of balsamic roasted local, seasonal root vegetables land on Soupdora just in time. They have a plan to save the Lentilites from the evil Sodi-UM-ites. “Follow us,” they cry out! “We’ll save you!! The act of roasting us and adding balsamic vinegar will cause our natural sweetness to truly explode! You won’t believe it! Plus, visually we are extraordinarily stimulating! Such colors! Such textures! It won’t even bother you if you see it at the Uptown Theater which, as it turns out, is not showing us in 3-D. But whatever, we digress.” So the Lentilites and the balsamic roasted local, seasonal root vegetables unite and fight off the evil Sodi-Um-ites. Shocking! I bet you never saw that ending coming.

Posted in Chunky

Very Interesting Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Posted by SoupAdmin on January 10, 2010

When Soupermom whipped up this soup she must have said the word “interesting” about 700 times, so I simply had to name it such. “The turnips and celeriac give it such a unique flavor! And the lemon juice and maple syrup make it sweet and tart! It is just so… interesting!” I admit, I was apprehensive when she described it to me. I’m a squash soup purist. But she’s right! This soup is quite similar to our Thanksgiving soup, but with a twist. A shimmy, if you will. And, like all of our squash soups, it is silky smooth. Silky without the use of silk worms. Smooth without the use of hair gel. Just interesting, seasonal, and delicious. But mostly, interesting! No, mostly delicious. Oh, you be the judge!

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The Salahi Gate Crashing Black Bean Chili

Posted by SoupAdmin on January 10, 2010

I know you are probably as sick as I am of hearing about Tareq and Michaele Salahi’s gate crashing escapades. But I thought you all should know the full story behind their entry to the White House’s first state dinner. I obtained a secret video of their encounter with the secret service agent working the door. Here’s a transcript:
Michaele: Hi, we’re here for the party.
Agent: Sorry, you’re not on the list.
Michaele: But wait, try this black bean chili I brought! It has such a great spice combination.
Agent: My goodness, this is some good chili. There must be meat in it, because it is so hearty and delicious. I’m so cold standing out here. Boy, does this warm me up. Why it is perfect for a cold night such as this!
Michaele: I know! Totally! It does taste meaty. But no, it’s just really, really good, down home chili. I knew you would like it!
Agent: This chili is good enough to let me waive the fact that you are not on my list. Have a nice time. Please leave the rest of the chili with me. Bye!

So that’s what really happened! Michaele still owes me $500 for the recipe. She tried to give me her hair extensions as payment but they were broken. I told her if she agreed to change the spelling of her name to “Michelle” I would forgive the debt. I haven’t heard back from her yet.

Posted in Chunky