Wow, I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted! Although life has been extremely busy here, and finals are coming up later this week, my lack of posting has been partly due to my slight change of diet. My daughter and I have been eating entirely vegan. I haven't eaten meat in years, and kept my use of dairy low, so it wasn't a big change for me. I missed cheese for about two days, and that was that, not a big deal at all.
When the bulk of one's diet is whole foods; fruits, veggies, legumes and whole grains, there's not much involved in food preparation and few recipes are really needed. Unless you are trying to recreate processed foods at home, the most involved part of food prep is simply the chopping of veggies. Eating this way is perfectly suited to a busy lifestyle. I always have to smile to myself when someone says they do not have time to eat healthy. What could be faster than cracking open a banana, peeling an orange, or biting into a crisp juicy apple for a snack? They are ready to eat with no preparation needed.
This soup has become our favorite of late. I make a huge pot, which disappears in one day at my house;) Here's what I did.
