Souperific
I am completely sick today. Sore throat, headache, sore ears, sore eyes, congested. I know I'm going to be in the mood for soup, and lots of it, over the next few days.
Here's the recipe for a favorite of ours. I adapted it from one that a friend shared with me a few years ago (originally from Cooking Light, I believe.) It's so yummy!
Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup
1 lb. hot Italian sausage (or mild, if your family prefers ... we like spicy)
2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and basil (I think some brands call this "Italian diced" -- check the can. Remember that tomatoes are a commonly contaminated crop and it's worth the effort to look for organic!)
6 cups broth or stock of your favorite variety
1 cup small whole-grain pasta (such as macaroni or shells)
1 large bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
In a soup pot, brown sausage, using a spoon to break up. Add tomatoes, broth, and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender. Add kale and simmer until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve with crusty bread, salad, and a garnish of shredded cheese and/or shredded fresh basil if you choose. (We always omit the garnishes.) Enjoy!
And a couple more dinnertime photos from me, since this seems to be my favorite subject of late, and I just can't resist:
Have a wonderful weekend, friends! Be well -- not sick like me! ;)
oh no... hope you kick this cold soon. that soup looks so comforting (beautiful photo too). i was hoping to cook up a little soup today but i never made it out to collect up the ingredients, perhaps tomorrow... you'll be so thankful to have this soup on hand this weekend. yum!
Posted by: kristin | Friday, November 02, 2007 at 03:44 PM
looks delish. your dinners by candlelight look so inviting. hope this illness passes quickly and you're feeling back to yourself in no time.
Posted by: emily | Friday, November 02, 2007 at 03:54 PM
So sorry to hear that you're not feeling well, Grace. Wishing you comfort and healing! I've added you to the list, and can't wait to try this one!
Posted by: Stefani | Friday, November 02, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Impressive photos, they look like they are right out of a magazine!
You are so good at finding cozy, yummy recipes, I hope the soup comforts you during this cold, and that you will be back to yourself very soon!
Posted by: Nicole | Friday, November 02, 2007 at 04:38 PM
I'm enjoying a bowl of my soup while reading about you and your soup :) I'm hoping mine has preventative properties and yours has curative ones. Feel better.
Posted by: Cypress | Friday, November 02, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Ouch, even the eyes are sore. That is sick! Hope you feel better soon. I make a similar soup but with cannelini beans and quinoa instead of the pasta. It is one of my favorites as well. It is a good cold day not feeling well soup that warms even the coldest (or sickest) toes.
Posted by: Peggy | Friday, November 02, 2007 at 07:21 PM
Your photos are beautiful. How did you learn to do photography?
Posted by: Mary Beth | Friday, November 02, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Hope you are feeling better! May the mealing properties of soup be with you! ;)
Posted by: sUsAn | Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 08:27 AM
Ha-make that "healing"! LOL!
Posted by: sUsAn | Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 08:28 AM
Oh, I hope you feel better soon. The soup sounds awesome, I have been looking for some yummy and simple soup recipes. I'll definately give this one a try.
Speaking of being sick, I am living sick these days. We are expecting another baby in June. :)
Be well!
Posted by: Danielle Mohr | Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Hope you feel better soon Grace.
Posted by: lina | Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 05:23 PM
I'm sorry this post didn't appear on my google reader so I'm coming in late to wish you well. How awful to be sick, but my goodness what a lovely soup!
Posted by: patience | Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 11:41 PM
hope you are feeling better, grace!
Posted by: erin | Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 12:00 PM
I hope you feel better soon!
Thanks for the recipe. That soup sounds wonderful and I know it will be a hit with my husband and son. We like spicy, too.
Posted by: amanda | Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 01:34 PM
hope you're feeling better, grace! the soups sounds so good -- there's nothing like a little spiciness to kick out a cold.
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 08:25 PM
Get better Grace...the soup sounds yummy and should do the trick!
Posted by: Chelsea D. | Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 08:36 PM
hey Grace, I'm sick with you!
Have been through belladonna, merc viv and now alternating phosphorus and hepar sulph. eugh. It keeps moving.lol.
I hope you are well soon.
Another question if I may - how does one put writing over photos?
Posted by: shukr | Monday, November 05, 2007 at 02:37 AM
Oh Grace, poor you. Too much good stuff on Halloween disagreed with you ;-) Hope you are well enough to give us a purdy post on Monday because I'm selfish like that.
Best wishes
xxx
Posted by: Qalballah | Monday, November 05, 2007 at 02:38 AM
Hope you are feeling better soon Grace. It was so sweet of you to post the soup recipe and photos even though you are not feeling well. Thank you for that.
Posted by: Colleen Belliveau | Monday, November 05, 2007 at 10:53 AM
yum
off to the market and will create this sunday
merci
Posted by: amy | Friday, November 09, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Thanks so much! We had this tonight and it hit the spot. So yummy on a cold evening.
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 09:42 PM
This soup is GREAT and so easy!!! 5 stars!!!
Posted by: Morgan | Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 11:16 AM
this was dinner tonight! thanks for letting us share a bit of your life. peace keep you always!
Posted by: kort | Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 09:38 PM