Not in a bun-in-the-oven kinda way (don't worry!) but in a different way. This sounds ridiculous but we got a new sectional and it's totally changed the dynamic of our living room, which is our main place to hang out. It feels like a new room. We got rid of 5 pieces of furniture (!!) and I love it in here. With a new ottoman (a Gibbons Garage sale find, 10$!), some beautiful handmade floor pillows (courtesy of the lovely Echo) I thoroughly enjoyed relaxing this weekend while Garrett was in L.A. I made some duck stock, some ridiculously sweet/easy squares and made it my goal to clean out my freezer/pantry/fridge: hence, a split pea soup.
Since we were both away last week, our fridge is now almost completely empty; it's a great feeling.
Split Pea Soup
(adapted from Company's Coming Slow Cooker Creations)5 cups stock (I used 2 cups duck stock, 3 cups chicken stock)
2 cups split peas (well rinsed and drained)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cups ham (Mine was from the depths of my freezer from earlier this year)
2 carrotss, sliced
2 sprigs thyme
dash of salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients in a 4 quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours. Makes about 8 cups. (1 cup = 207 calories, 2.9 g of fat, 28g carbohydrates, 5g fibre, 16g protein)
The timing of this recipe couldn't be better; today is a cool, rainy, windy day here in Edmonton. I love coming home to a house smelling like slow cooked food. Once I got home I added about 1.5 cups of water since it was SO thick. I cooked it for 9 hours but 8 would probably do it. Split pea soup isn't the most appetizing looking so I figured I didn't need to photographically document this one. But here's a cute picture of Lando, desperately wondering where Garrett is.
