Morning Sickness and a New Recipe... Finally!
Clearly, I miscalculated the ability of morning sickness to knock me out. I've been so sick the past few weeks that I haven't been able to look at food recipes, much less cook them. I've mainly been existing off of fruit, cereal, crackers, and Mrs. Grass Soup. As I told you on the phone, I think *fingers crossed* I am coming out of the worst part now, so I decided to make a recipe i've been craving since yesterday. I thought you might like it, even though I know dad doesn't like beans very much. It's lentil soup, and it was kind of perfect for today. Joel opened our window so a kind of cold (not too cold) breeze is coming in, making this a really comfy and toasty kind of soup.
1 1/2 cups dry brown lentils
1/2 cup dry yellow split peas
1 carrot diced into small cubes
2 cloves garlic pressed
5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups water
1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. After carrot pieces are tender, stir in broth and water and bring to a boil. Once boiling add, tomatoes, lentils, split peas, and spices. Turn heat to a simmer and cover. Allow to cook for 20 - 30 minutes, or until lentils begin breaking away from skin. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve hot!
This definitely hit the spot today!
