Yes you do!
Almost all soups begin the same way.
You need only 4 items;
onions, carrots, celery and a good soup stock (I don't expect you to make your own stock).
To 6 cups of vegetable stock add 2 cups of lentils or split peas and 2 to 3 smoked ham hocks. Cook over low heat for about an hour or until peas become slightly tender. (Don't forget to stir the pot once in a while).
Cut up a handful each of carrots, onions and celery into bite size pieces and add to the simmering soup. Continue cooking for another 20 to 30 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare a salad of Romaine lettuce, hearts of palm, whole small peppers and sprinkle salad with blue cheese.
Serve with warm crusty bread and fresh, unsalted butter.
Next week follow same instructions but omit legumes and smoked meat.
ADD a cut up chicken instead and at the end add a few of your favorite noodles. Cook until noodles are al dente (done).
That's called home made chicken noodle soup.
Serve a ripened pear with aged cheese for dessert.
This is only the beginning of your culinary adventures.
Soon you will be preparing Lobster Thermidor.
Think of all the accolades you will receive.
Have a great weekend my dear Blogging Friends
Gina
