A good weekend
Aside from the Packers' tough but not undeserved loss on Sunday, it was a good weekend. Lindsey was in town from Pittsburgh for a visit - the first time we'd seen each other in nearly a year and a half.
For a couple of people who became best friends in seventh grade and remained attached at the hip for years, that was an unprecedented length time between visits. I've been busy, to which the blog can attest, and she's been busy (doing things like attending med school and getting engaged.) Neither of us are big phone talkers these days, so although we still average a couple of emails every day, I couldn't help wondering if we'd remember how to actually, well, hang out together.
As it turned out, we did. Pretty effortlessly. I enjoyed showing off my new home and my town, we went shopping (trying not to freeze solid upon coming into contact with the outside air), watched some TV, and chatted for hours at a time. The next time we see each other will likely be the weekend of her big Indian wedding at the end of August, so it was good to get some quality stress-free time in now.
We also made soup for dinner on Saturday. Carrot and pear soup with basil chiffonade, to be precise. Other interesting ingredients included edamame and clementine juice. It was delicious, and I still have some left. Mmmmm. There's nothing like hot soup when it's below zero outside. God, I can't wait for spring.
For a couple of people who became best friends in seventh grade and remained attached at the hip for years, that was an unprecedented length time between visits. I've been busy, to which the blog can attest, and she's been busy (doing things like attending med school and getting engaged.) Neither of us are big phone talkers these days, so although we still average a couple of emails every day, I couldn't help wondering if we'd remember how to actually, well, hang out together.
As it turned out, we did. Pretty effortlessly. I enjoyed showing off my new home and my town, we went shopping (trying not to freeze solid upon coming into contact with the outside air), watched some TV, and chatted for hours at a time. The next time we see each other will likely be the weekend of her big Indian wedding at the end of August, so it was good to get some quality stress-free time in now.
We also made soup for dinner on Saturday. Carrot and pear soup with basil chiffonade, to be precise. Other interesting ingredients included edamame and clementine juice. It was delicious, and I still have some left. Mmmmm. There's nothing like hot soup when it's below zero outside. God, I can't wait for spring.
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posted by BeeKay at 9:35 PM
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recipe?
Recipe!
Carrot and pear soup with basil chiffonade
Serves 4; 2 cups per serving
The brilliant color combination of jade-green soybeans and deep orange carrots and orange juice (we used clementine juice) set against a backdrop of snow-white rice noodles (we used brown rice noodles) is enticing.
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 medium shallots, chopped
2 teaspoons minced peeled gingerroot
2 large carrots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 large pear, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups frozen shelled soybeans (edamame)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (we substituted clementine juice)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces dried rice noodles or angel hair pasta (we used brown rice noodles)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Pour the oil into the saucepan and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook the shallots and ginger for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shallots are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the carrots and pear. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the broth, soybeans, orange juice, and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Stir in the rice noodles, basil, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the noodles and soybeans are tender.
Per serving:
Calories - 288
Total fat - 7.5 g
Saturated - 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated - 3.0 g
Monounsaturated - 2.5 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 242 mg
Carbohydrates - 40 g
Fiber - 8 g
Sugar - 13 g
Protein - 15 g
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