
February 8, 2024

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Dilly Salmon Soup
1 can salmon
1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
1/2 c mixed dill & parsley, chopped
1 package baby spinach
4 c sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 c stock
1 c orzo
1 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp butter
Garlic salt
1 tsp each dried: thyme, basil, oregano
1/2 tsp dried fennel
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c oat milk
In a large pot, make a roux with the flour and 2 Tbsp butter; stir until light brown. Add the stock, onion, sweet potatoes, spices, and a generous hit salt & pepper.
Let simmer 15 minutes.
Add in the orzo & milk, let cook 7 minutes.
Add the salmon, spinach & half the mixed dill + parsley.
Let cook 1 -2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
Serve with buttered bread and a little extra butter per serving for creaminess.
Serves 4 – 6

Butternut Bacon Pasta
1 onion, chopped
1/2 large butternut squash, chopped & cooked until tender
Purée with:
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. rice vinegar
1/2 c. water
Cook 1/2 pkg bacon, reserving some fat and setting the rest aside to cool.
Sautee 5 cloves minced garlic, 2 chopped shallots in 2 Tbsp. reserved bacon fat until translucent.
Add 2 Tbsp. chopped thyme & sage at the end.
Serve with 2-3 servings cooked pasta.
Serves 2-3

A lumpy baby, wrapped around my hip, deeply snoozled 😍
