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As it is starting to get colder, warming foods such as soups are important. Our ancestors ate with the seasons. They made soups and stews when it was cold and more cooling foods when it was warm. So why did we change? Why did we become a society that eats ice creams in the middle of winter. I do live in Southern California and our weather is mainly hot year round but I was born and raised in Lebanon where we did have all 4 seasons. So having soups during this time of the year is very comforting for me.
Try to find out what your ancestors ate and experiment with it. Maybe you will find it more soothing , maybe not. Nothing to lose ;)
Let's get to the recipe!
Ingredients:
1/2 -1 onion chopped ( if you love onions add more)
celery (2-3 depending on what you like)
carrots (2-3)
small potatoes (6-7) I used the really tiny potatoes but if you are using Russet or red, you can use 3-4 medium ones
mushrooms
olive oil
salt, peppers and spices to taste( I used thyme, oregano, cumin, cardamom)
bay leaf
Water ( or veggie brother if you like) 2-3 cups.
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Heat olive oil a little, add the onions , sautee for few minutes. Then add veggies, season and sautee all for 4-5 minutes to bring out the flavor ( it's like you are making your own veggie broth before you add the water). Add water, bay leaf, bring to a boil, then lower heat and let it simmer covered until all veggies are cooked.
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You can add less water if you don't want it too liquidy ( is that a word ?? LOL). You can add any spices you like or omit any I mentioned.
Spices are good for digestion, they make food more digestible. They also bring out the flavor of the vegetables and make your food taste better.
When I used to cook before, I didn't use spices so my cooking tasted bland and always needed something ;)
"Spice it up!"
This is the secret to great homemade cooking :)
Enjoy !!
