Black Bean Soup

Saute 2 onions, 3-4 cloves of garlic & a stalk of celery.
Add 2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp dill
Add bouillon cube, 1 can of black beans and some broth (a couple of cups but not much more)
Simmer then puree with an immersion blender.
Return to heat and add another can of black beans, some chopped peppers (red, orange, yellow) and some frozen corn.
Simmer until vegetables are done.
Add lots of chopped cilantro and lime juice
Serve with sour cream or yogurt and slices of avocado

Finally a pumpkin soup we actually like

Caramelize 2 finely chopped onions with a bit of salt
Add a cup or so of apple cider and grate in some fresh nutmeg
Add a bunch of steamed pumpkin pieces
Add water or broth and boil for 10 or so minutes
Process with immersion blender
Add a bunch of grated, smoked Applewood cheddar & stir until melted and smooth
Top with sour cream, toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh pepper.

Serve with warm Naan bread

These recipes are ones I've made up or modified from bits and pieces of other recipes. My family liked them, so I am trying to track and remember them. I wing it in the kitchen--precise measurements will more often than not be missing. Sorry about that, but I'm really only writing these for myself.

Brown Rice Pilaf

Cook 4c water; 2c brown rice for 45 mins
meanwhile...
Sauté onion & celery then add garlic and sunflower seeds
Add oregano, fresh or dried and a few handfuls of spinach
Add lemon juice
Toss with rice
Top with feta and black olives

These recipes are ones I've made up or modified from bits and pieces of other recipes. My family liked them, so I am trying to track and remember them. I wing it in the kitchen--precise measurements will more often than not be missing. Sorry about that, but I'm really only writing these for myself.