Soup One: West African Safari Stew

Ingredients (in no particular order): sweet potato, chickpeas, tomato, peanuts, cumin, salt, pepper, onion, canola oil, homemade vegetable stock goodness

This soup was inspired by my recent safari trip in Africa. It was wild! We got up really, really early one morning to see the little baby sweet potatoes playing by the river. It got a little scary when a pack of wild tomatoes came upon them.  Luckily, the tomatoes were just there for some water. A few hours later a hummus of chickpeas (hummus is the word for a pack of chickpeas – like a “herd of cows..”), surrounded our jeep. I was SO SCARED! But our driver remained calm and said that chickpeas are really friendly on account of their high protein content. Phew! The day ended at a peanut farm where I got to pet and feed little orphaned peanuts. It was amazing. I got some great pictures – I’ll post them on Snapfish next week.

Allergy Note: This soup has peanuts. No gluten!

Soup Two: Let Them Eat Pureed Apple, Lentil, Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients (in no particular order): weet potatoes, carrots, apples, lentils, ginger, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, canola oil, homemade vegetable stock goodness

According to most history books, Marie Antoinette uttered that famous phrase “Let them eat cake” when learning that the French peasants had no bread. Unfortunately, Queen Marie was misquoted! She actually said, “let them eat pureed apple, lentil, sweet potato soup!” Her cook had just made this delightful soup with some winter fruits and vegetables he found in the pantry. She just loved the way the sweet apples, sweet potatoes, and carrots blended so well with the hearty, earthy lentils. The gentle pinch from the ginger and chili powder rounded it out so well! “The peasants will love this,” she thought! “Who wants bread when you can have this fabulous soup, full of taste and so healthy!” So she invited some peasants over for dinner and they agreed! The soup was fabulous! But then the cook ran out of soup because sweet potato season came to an end. The peasants got mad and decided to start the French Revolution. A wee bit of an over-reaction if you ask me. But just in case, you should probably order enough soup for everyone in your family.

Allergy Note: Nut and gluten free.

• Pita chips – Prepared fresh each week – 100% whole wheat and baked (not fried) by our friends at the Perfect Pita (Served old school style – packaged in a little a zip lock bag – just like your mama used to pack in your lunch box. Unless you had a mom like mine and were sent to school with carrot sticks and juicy juice. Blech. ($2.30/bag)
• A Maze-ing Cornbread – Brought to you by our friends at Treet. Treet uses eggs and cream from local farms. And trust us, you’ll taste the difference. We think this cornbread comes from heaven. Divinely inspired! The perfect accompaniment to any soup! ($2.50/cornbread)

• Hot Chocolate Brownies (that happen to be vegan) – Smooth cocoa powder, with sugar and cinnamon and a swirl of double chocolatey sweetness. Simply put- chocolate heaven. So good you’ll think Treet pulled the ol’ switcharoo, but they are the real vegan deal, promise! ($2.65/brownie)
• Rotating monthly desserts! – Also made by Treet! Each month a different homemade, locally baked dessert is offered. Desserts include Lil’ Guilty Pleasure (mini cupcakes), the Treet Formerly Known as a Brownie (yeah, this ain’t your mother’s brownie…), Everything Nice Cookies, and more. This month’s dessert is listed below. (prices vary – listed below and on the order page)

This Month’s Dessert: Chai Moon Cookie Duo!

Ease your senses with sassy chai spices, crunchy pecans, and melt-in-your-mouth buttery goodness…this cookie will send you over the moon! Available for $2.00/duo.

Allergy Note: Pecans are in the chai moon cookies!

We are now offering tee shirts which are made from certified organic cotton and water-based ink, and are completely sweat shop labor free! Basically, you could eat the shirts. But we think the soups taste better. The shirts feature the Soupergirl logo on the front and the words I LIKE SOUP on the back. Shout your Soupergirl love from the rooftops! Available in small, medium, large, and XL sizes. ($18/shirt)