I asked for one gift for Christmas, and I got it. I wanted a crockpot. Now, I know that any of you who really know me will think I'm a crockpot for asking for one, since you know how much I "love" to cook. However... I do love soup.

You may recall that I bought a drop-dead-gorgeous kale for Christmas food. It's the whole center of the veggie plate- a ruffly green and white rosette. I knew no one except me would eat it, but I wanted it so much I didn't even look at what it cost. (And I still haven't looked on the receipt.)

Just a few other veggies, and some beans, and 9 hours in the new crockpot, and voila... dinners for the week.

P.S. I didn't get as fancy as the "recipe" said. I just soaked some navy beans overnight, dumped in the stock, tomatoes, water, beans, carrots, celery and the chopped kale, with some Mrs. Dash. Real food. Real easy.
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We love our crockpot (slow cooker) use it often.
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious. I have come to appreciate my crockpot. I learned how to make soup in mine a couple of years ago. I never before believed I could do anything like that.
ReplyDeleteI bought my daughter a crock pot for Christmas. That soup looks seriously good.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to walk in the house after a long day and have dinner ready and waiting in the crock pot
I like stew in the crockpot, but the kids hate it. :( I have to make it when they are not home.
ReplyDeleteThere are lots of cookbooks out there for your crockpot--make sure you get one. Once you start using it, you'll be hooked!
That soup sure looks good!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got what you wanted, Joan. I like kale too.
ReplyDeletehmmm, that looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteCarol- I think I will too
ReplyDeleteRatty- I think it's hard to goof with them.
Ann- I was home, but the smell developed all day. MMMM
Lin- lots of web pages too!
Chuck- I'd share if you were here.
Jean- people either love it or hate it!
betchai- nice to see you! And it is yummy.