I make soup a lot in the fall & winter, mostly to clean out the fridge, freezer and cabinets of things that are taking up space. And I typically call it my "pantry special".
Tonight though I decided to make a soup based on a few recent inspirations. One being the potato, kale and vegetable soup I had for lunch today, and Two being a recent conversation with some co-workers regarding the fact that Bacon makes everything better.
So, I decided to make a bacon-kale-vegetable soup. And, to add a little whole grain to the situation, I decided to add some Qinoa.
Here goes... (I should mention that I did not add the white beans in the picture).
boil quinoa...
cook Bacon until it's nice and crispy. Mmmm!
chop veggies (aka the Trifecta!)
add to bacon
Chop Kale, being sure to remove stems, then add to pot...
add broth, and cook at a metium-high heat for a while. I let mine cook for about an hour...
add Quinoa...
and Enjoy!!!
And remember: soup is a Very Easy (and quick) way to make a delicious meal with all kinds of great flavors. So don't be afraid to play around with different ingredients- even if they are just leftovers!
Until next time... Enjoy!
