9/13 Soup Is On & Ticket Giveaway
Fall has peeked its head out in Michigan and we are enjoying sunny days with cooler nights. My cravings have started to move toward comforting soups.
Photo By: S. Duquet
Our farmers market had the most gorgeous peppers and tomatoes, so I made a Roasted Pepper Tomato Bisque that I think you will really enjoy. I used both roasted and fresh veggies so you can really taste the layers of flavor. The best part…it is so easy to create and chock full of vitamins and veggie love. While you are roasting veggies for the soup, add extra along with some garlic for the rest of the week.
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Bisque
By: S. Duquet
Ingredients
7 Roasted tomatoes (I used Roma)
1 Roasted Hungarian wax pepper seeded
2 Roasted Peppers seeded ( I used yellow and red)
3 Fresh Tomatoes chopped
1/4 Cup Soy Creamer
1 Cup chick’n flavored or veggie stock
4 Cloves of roasted garlic
1/8 Tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Liquid Aminos
1 1/2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tsp Cayenne pepper
1/2 C fresh basil
Sea Salt and pepper to taste
Make It Happen
Put all of the ingredients in the processor of your choice and blend until creamy and smooth.
Photo By: S. Duquet
Garnish with fresh herbs of your choice. I used Oregano.
Enjoy heated or at room temp.
The soup is rich and hearty with a zip of heat and the freshie fresh taste of a perfectly ripe tomato.
Fantastic Giveaway
I have the opportunity to give away two tickets for the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s first ever No Beast Feast this upcoming Friday.
It is an all vegan/vegetarian Fall Harvest meal to benefit the Shelter, prepared with a hearty and healthy menu. I would love for you to join us. Dress is casual and we are going to have a ball. There will be entertainment, prizes, take home recipes and a compassionate feast. If you know someone that would like to join us, send them Exploits way so they can enter.
Where: Park Place Caterers
23400 Park Street, Dearborn MI.
When: Friday Sept. 17th 6PM-10PM
How do I win?: Share with me why you would love to join us by sending a comment through the blog or an email: solstice1@prodigy.net.
On Wednesday I will put all of your comments together and draw randomly. I will post the winner on Thursday morning. Your two tickets will be waiting for you at the door Friday night!
So, feel free to comment every day between now and Wednesday and let me know that you would love to join us for No Beast Feast. There will be entertainment, prizes, tin can raffle, amazing food and fun. It is going to be a hip, cool evening. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door, includes delicious food, beer & wine and all the festivities of the evening. Learn more about No Beast Feast, www.DearbornAnimals.org
*Just a footnote. I have temporarily pulled the recipe for the raw Creamy Corn Chowder (post on 9/3). I took it straight from class and posted it. When I tried to replicate it, it did not come out the same as when we had it in class. As soon as I have perfected it I will post it again.
Have a delicious day and I hope you can join us for No Beast Feast.
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September 13th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Sounds good,gona give it a try! Xoxo
September 13th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Hey Amy, so happy to hear from you. It is really yummy and super easy. You are entered into the ticket giveaway. We would love to see you.
September 14th, 2010 at 9:09 am
This sounds fantastic, I am definitely going to make it very soon!
September 14th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Thank you for joining us Erin. I think you will really like the soup. This was the first tomato soup I have ever created and was amazed by the rich and zippy flavor. If you are local, I would like to enter you in the ticket giveaway for No Beast Feast on Friday night. You may also let me know via email solstice1@prodigy.net if you prefer.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Hi Sherry,
My familly and I are really interested in the vegetarian lifestyle. We jumped in a few months ago, but we struggled a bit. My kids became bored with some of the foods. In order to be successful, I think we need to spend more time learning about the foods and all share in the learning process. Your recipe sounds wonderful for fall.
September 16th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Thank you Anne for joining the conversation. I added you to the ticket giveaway to win two tickets to the No Beast Feast on Friday to benefit the Dearborn Animal Shelter.
Thank you for sharing your feelings about your vegetarian journey. It can be challenging when you first begin. It is like any new thing that you are trying to learn..the right tools help, the ability to be flexible and open are always helpful. The Gardein products are so tasty and available at Kroger. They have a veggie substitute for many meats that we have eaten as meatatarians. They are easy to prepare and really yummy.
Morningstar Farms also has some of the best meat substitute products I have ever had. Their ground beef is second to none and their ribs are outrageous.
You may also use the pull down menu on the Exploits home page to get access to all of of our vegan recipes. They are easy to replicate and delicious. Continue to ask questions and to incorporate new things into your diet. Before you know it…you will have made the transition. Be gentle with yourself as you grow and learn new things with your family. It is your journey and no amount of time to transition is too long. Do the best you can and enjoy learning new ways to live compassionately with your family. The journey really is a large part of the fun.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Sounds delicious! I LOVE soup!
September 19th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I do too. This one is so easy and satisfying. I think you will really enjoy it. This soup would be a home run with your Black Paddle Breadsticks.