Saturday Dark Woods And Soup

Written yesterday....

Winter, Spring and Fall
I love walking and riding in the woods.
It seems like over night
they have turned into  thick and
very dark woods.
Finished cutting  grass and
began my venture into the woods.
Did not go far
looks like a rain forest
everything is so lush and green.
Branches hanging low from
the moisture and paths are damp
in places.
Love the way the sun filters through the leaves
of the tall old trees.

From now through the summer
 visits are not frequent
as the woods are so thick and overgrown.
  Thought comes to mind
of the poison ivy I get most years.

After reading my Sarah's recipe for
her vegetarian Cauliflower soup I
made a few additions to my old favorite
that I just made.

Basics are Cauliflower, carrot, celery, onion,
garlic and one small diced potato.
To make it go further :)
On hand I had a red pepper and diced
some of it in this mixture. 
From Sarah - cashews soaked in water
to soften, and an addition of cumin.

Mixture covered with water
and simmered until done.
I use my handy 4 cup Work Bowl
from Cuisinart to puree only a part
as I like chunks of the vegetables in the soup.
This time I did not add cream, milk
or broth as it seemed fine without it.
  Might add cream when I warm
for dinner this evening.

I like the addition of the cashews
gives the soup a little crunch.

Of course she would not eat grandma's
as it was topped it with shredded cheese,
crisp bacon and an addition of my
Cilantro on top.

With my crusty bread warmed in
olive oil and fruit tea - it was a winner
for this matriarch.

Kitchen a mess, but sure was good.
Now I have my meal for tonight
and tomorrow.