woodland faerie soup

for linner (the better, earlier choice to dinner) i decided to make a soup. since i wasn't sure how it would turn out, i gave it a magical fantasy name to make it seem more appealing.

it totally didn't need the super awesome name however, it helped to make it easier for the girls to try.

AND they tried it.

AND they liked it!

so did i! maybe you will too.

woodland faerie soup


stuff:

*1 leek chopped.

note: leeks are fun looking but they are dirty-dirty. kind of like a ying yang twin. you don't want to use any of the dark green parts, only the light green and white parts. so slice off what isn't the right color and the hairy weird part on the bottom of the bulb. shivers. that part is gross. then slice your leek in half and chop up.

don't go using it yet though, cause like i said - dirt is happening. soak that mofo in cold water and stir it around to clean. then drain the pieces and your eiiii yup.

*1 large scallion, peeled and chopped.

*2 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced.

*1 pint of white mushrooms.

*32 oz vegetable broth.

suggestion: i used organic broth from nature's place, which is the sweetbay brand of stuff that is less likely to kill you. it's cheaper than most and it's super good.

*1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.

*salt and pepper to taste

what to do:


1. get yourself out a large pot. yeah, i said it. large pot.

2. pour in your evoo and heat on medium high.

3. add your garlic and scallions. stir them around until fragrant and the scallions are looking somewhat more paler. not like me pale but you know what i mean. beware, you don't want your garlic to brown. overcooked garlic is bitter and yucky, like most of my ex-math teachers.

4. add your mushrooms. stir some more.

5. when your mushrooms are turning a browner color and gooing some liquid add your leeks. stir until leeks are giving but still have some bite to them. i suppose the level of bite-ness that you like is up to you, i personally don't like mushy stuff.

6. add in your salt and pepper. taste to see if you need more or less.

7. pour in the broth. listen to it sizzle. feel fancy.

8. bring to a light boil to combine flavors.

9. remove your pot from heat.

10. serve to all of the creatures of the forest. or you could set tiny bowls in tiny traps to capture them as your mini little mythological slaves. it's up to you really.

i caught ryan eating this soup out of the pot. yeah, that's how good it is.