Eat, Read, and Be Mommy

Clearly I missed the 1st of February…and the 3rd.  And, yes, the first was quite a busy day, and the 3rd was a very busy evening, but the 5,000 piece puzzle currently being assembled in our living room still played a significant role in distracting me from other things.  I shall try and do better–but I make no promises.

Technically, I have a book to review, but it’s a snowy night promising to turn into a snowy day tomorrow, so I’m giving you a soup recipe instead.  Specifically, this Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Soup, which I thoroughly enjoyed (while my children remain various levels of unappreciative when it comes to many soups, especially those with chunks of potatoes in them).  I only made two changes; I gave the onions and celery a quick saute (because FLAVOR), and I substituted 1/2 cup of evaporated milk for the 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream.  (I was also generous with the veggies and chicken, but hey, I like a hearty soup with lots of chunks, and I used what I had.)  The Parmesan cheese finish gave it a different flavor than your average creamy soup, which was really rather delightful.  I recommend this one!