Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all! We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen. Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun. The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
I love all kinds of soup and I love soup all year round.
WHAT TO MAKE WITH THESE BABY CABBAGE?
First let me say that I am not one to give very good cooking directions. Half the time I don't measure anything...I am quick to make up my own recipe...and well, I just do it!
I diced up my little baby cabbage (out of my garden)
Depends on how much soup you want to make to how much of everything you use. I make a big pot because we love leftovers!
I had an onion and some carrot chips! Gave them a spin in the chopper. (carrot chips are easier to chop)
Next I gathered up the spices I like to cook with. You use whatever you like.
A little overview of what I used. Of course salt and pepper. Decided to use just a tad of onion powder since I was using a whole onion already. A hint of garlic. Good sprinkle of lemon pepper. A good shake of crushed red pepper (my bunch likes things with a kick to it) A good shake of Mediterranean Herb seasoning and a generous shake of Natures seasoning in which my pantry is never out of! Love this seasoning! I would normally use chicken broth for my stock base but didn't have any! However I did have some Chicken broth cubes so just made my own broth.
Had a little bacon and you gotta have a little fat in your soup to make it good!
Well, maybe a lot of bacon! Hee-hee!
Tossed about 6 cubes in some water and added my seasonings. When that came to a boil I added my carrots, onions and bacon.
While that was cooking some I diced up my sausage. I love to use Nettles but decided to use deer meat that we had made into sausage.
Oh mercy the aroma of all those spices was soooo good! You want to smell?
When the carrots and onions began to become a little tender I tossed in the sausage (which was smoked). Cooked a few minutes and then added the cabbage.
Gave it a quick stir and let it cook till cabbage was tender.
I did manage to let it sit for just a little while to savor all those flavors before grabbing me a bowl full.
Now this is what I am talking about! Good, filling, and plenty for leftovers!
A little hint....it's better with a hunk of corn bread!!!!
Hugs and blessings,
Cindy
I can smell your soup Miss Cindy!
ReplyDeleteKasey B
You need to write that down in recipe form so we can copy it. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteJackie Canady
I like cabbage and I like sausage but not sure If I like them together! LOL! However, I found myself trying to SMELL the soup when looking at the picture!!!! HA! Nita
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ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of soups too! I can smell it cooking ... wish I had a bowl full!
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Donna
Wow, I can't wait to try this out. The soup looks great in the photograph :)
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You cook like I do, alittle of this and a little of that! Your soup looks delish and made my mouth water!
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