Saturday, April 9, 2011

Food Photography: Cream of Spinach Soup

Have you ever tried cooking something which would last for a month? This does not only apply to lechon paksiw alone. I mean purposely, the latest soup dish I discovered was incredibly good.

For many days, I have survived taking in a single variety of set meal for my lunch and dinner. (In Thailand I recommend buying whole wheat bread from Royal Thai Project as they are made out of organic ingredients and you will surely get real value for your money.) Not that I refuse to change my diet. It's just a good way of finishing my supplies before they expire.

Above as you can see I have my soup, baked meat and tomatoes, and toasted breads. Today what I'll be sharing is my potato spinach soup recipe. As usual there is no exact measurements. I just weigh them according to my taste. Soup may appear to be light, it's because the ratio of my potato was more than the greens. Below is the modified recipe.


CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP

2 tablespoon butter
1/2 medium sized onion, finely chopped
1 medium white potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 can evap milk (300 ml)
1 1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
1/2 cube chicken broth bouillon
salt and pepper to taste
1 bag fresh spinach

Heat butter in a saucepan and saute onion and potato. Add chicken stock, chicken bouillon, milk and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Simmer in half the spinach for 10 minutes. Add the remaining spinach and blend until smooth.

Note. Add hot water if you think that the consistency is too thick for you.

Storing. Make sure it has cooled properly before you store in the freezer. You may store it in separate containers for easier preparation. This could last for a month as instructed. But I finished mine within 3 days only. Soup monster! (^_^)

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Food Photography :: Spinach & Bacon Vegeroni

Today I got hooked with my laundry that had piled up for weeks as the weather dipped lower than the normal last weekend. So I decided to seize it by taking an overtime in bed. haha!

Lunch was bland eating alone. Yet I guess I discovered one of the easiest menu this year. I call it Spinach and Bacon Vegeroni. Below is a quick run through of the ingredients.

SPINACH and BACON VEGERONI

Vegeroni Pasta
Bacon strips
Fresh Spinach
Fresh Basil leaves
Olive oil
Cheese
Salt and Pepper

1. Cook pasta, drain and set aside.
2. In a pan, pour in the olive oil, add bacon strips, basil, spinach in order and cook for few minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Grate a little cheese on top of the pasta.
5. Scatter the toppings and garnish with extra cheese.

Done. Now you're ready to eat! Hope you'll enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
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