Mondays are always crazy, so cliche, but true. Getting back into schoolwork, cleaning up, 2 hours of ballet and a sundry of other things make the day feel more hectic than the others. This week was no different and at 1:30 I realized dinner was not planned and we had to eat it by 4. Hmm. I also have begun to not use the microwave again. I succeeded in not having one for many years and then even after marrying the Professor kept one out. Somehow it sneaked back in a few years ago and I have one that is built in now. Well a few weeks ago I just said no more. I have figured out how to defrost somethings fairly quickly and without a ton of hassle, especially my chicken stock.
It really is true that if you get kids in the kitchen they will be more excited about what they are eating. Plain old potato soup doesn't get my kids hoping at dinner, but when they peeled and cut potatoes for it they really do feel more ownership of the meal.
Potato Leek is my favorite soup on a rainy day and this did fit the bill.
8 good size potatoes
2 leeks
garlic cloves
4 cup of chicken (or turkey) stock
sea salt
a bit of milk (optional)
This soup was ready by 3:30 and the kids did 1/2 the work. Even the Baby washed the potatoes once they were peeled.
Potato leek is one of my favorites, for sure. Fun photos!
Posted by: Joffre | February 05, 2012 at 02:21 AM