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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Cleaning Is Good For Digestion

March 2, 2009

Cleaning Is Good For Digestion

The snow day has come to a close 🙁

But I did get something fun in the mail from my mom!

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I took my laptop up to my bed this afternoon to work. It keeps me warm, and our bedroom is so bright and sunny thanks to a western facing window. I got one of my projects tackled and our intermittent internet fixed by AT&T.

I didn’t really have much of an appetite this afternoon. I started to reach for a snack around 5:00 but then my dad called and we talked for a while and then it was time to make dinner!

Mulligatawny Soup with Chickpeas + Peanuts

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The inspiration for this soup came from Body + Soul Magazine, but I can’t find that online! What’s with the magazines not putting their recipes online!

Here’s the gist of it:

  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Half a large sweet potato, cut into cubes
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • Heaping half cup red lentils
  • 1 can chickpeas, lightly drained
  • ~2.5-3 cups veggie broth
  • 1/2 tsp ea. cumin, curry powder, cayenne
  • Pinch salt + pepper
  • Juice of half a lemon

Sear potato, carrot and garlic in oil. When slightly tender, all everything else. Simmer till you feel like it! (At least 10-15 mins)

Top with some greek yogurt, red pepper flakes and peanuts (my new favorite soup topper)!

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Serve with this!!!

spbread

Matt made this Sweet Potato Bread as an upgrade from his Potato Buns from last year. SO GOOD!!! Totally doughy and chewy. Kinda like Panera’s baguettes but with better flavor and a softer crumb. Matt also says to tell you all that due to the lower calorie-per-gram of potatoes compared to wheat flour, this bread is low in calories.

Add another hunk to this one – I had some straight out of the oven too!

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More Nutty Sweet Potato Soup was spotted at Leah’s blog Simply Fabulous Now!! 

After dinner he worked on his blog post (the bread) while I took over the kitchen. I was a whirring dervish and cleaned the dishes, the counters, the floors, the living room floor (vacuum), the powder bath mirror + floor. It was a little tough on a full stomach, but I’m sure my gastric juices are gushing now 🙂

All day today I’ve felt like I have class tomorrow and am very confused by the day!

I am now going to take a bath on this cold winter night and get in bed early. I feel like I might be coming down with a cold or something, so I want plenty of sleep. I’ve got an afternoon study + workout date with Victoria so I’ll have to be productive in the AM.

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  1. seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says

    March 2, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    Wow, if there is any kind of bread i want to try, it’s this! ill go check out his post now.

    have a good night! my fingers are crossed you aren’t sick!

    Reply
  2. VeggieGirl says

    March 2, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Incredible soup and SWEET POTATO BREAD!!!!

    Ahh, don’t get sick!!

    Reply
  3. theoddbody says

    March 2, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    wow, that bread looks unreal. i have a feeling i could eat that whole loaf!

    Reply
  4. zestycook says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    WOW That bread does look unreal! Not to mention the soup… oh Kath one of my favorites!

    Reply
  5. brandi says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    that bread looks AMAZING!

    Reply
  6. Natalie says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Amazing looking soup and bread!!!

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  7. megan says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Yum! Sweet potato bread!!
    Have a relaxing night, love.

    Reply
  8. K says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    That soup and that bread are PERFECT snow day dishes!! I’m on break and I’m all confused as to what day it is as well!

    Reply
  9. Meg says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    WOW! That sweet potato bread is awesome! Yummy soup too!

    Reply
  10. Emily says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Love the orange soup! And I’m going to definitely make some of Matt’s sweet potato bread.

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  11. Bec says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    I decided to master the art of making soups, this one is next on my list I think!

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  12. Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Soup looks delicious!! And I want to make that bread!

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  13. lesley says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    Yum, that soup sounds delicious … I like the chickpea, peanut mixture!

    And sweet potato bread? That’s GOT to taste good!

    Reply
  14. Jess says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    What a fabulous meal! The soup and bread both look delicious! I’m just wondering, is there a particular reason you use canola oil instead of extra virgin olive oil? I have heard mixed opinions about sauteing with olive oil being harmful, do you have a take on this?

    Reply
  15. Biz says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    I’ve never tried that soup before – love the peanuts! And Matt’s bread looks amazing as always!

    Reply
  16. Kate says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Unilever has a reputation for being pretty horrible to both employees and the environment, so it will be interesting to hear your firsthand account!

    Reply
  17. Red Head, Yellow Dog says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    that bread looks sooo good!!

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  18. sue says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    amazing bread!

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  19. Kelly says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    Kath,
    I love love love your blog..I am following several of these blogs (all similar) and am really preferring yours over the others…
    Just wanted to let you know that you inspired me to try qunoa this week..I tried a recipe from Cooking Light (Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa, June 2008). They have the recipe online..it is a little labor intensive, but. so. good.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  20. Screamin' Mama says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    This soup looks delicious. I’ve never had this but I will definitely try it now.

    Reply
  21. emmy says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Dinner looks lovely! Do you think you guys will try to make some African recipes before your trip? It could be a fun way to prepare.

    Reply
  22. Danielle says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    That bread sounds/looks wonderful!
    Oh you’re going to have such a great time in Africa, can’t wait to hear/read all about it!

    Reply
  23. Amelia says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    Wow that bread sounds great!

    Reply
  24. kari says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    That bread looks amazingly delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
  25. Lauren (food+hands) says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    I’m drooling over the idea of hot sweet potato bread! Never have enough sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  26. Hallie says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    That book should be really helpful. I got the Spain one before I studied abroad. Of course, Spain is a very Western country, but still it was good to know about the different customs/attitudes I’d be encountering when I went over there.

    Reply
  27. Sheri says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    You are so lucky to have a husband that bakes fresh bread! It looks so good..so does the soup! 🙂

    Reply
  28. HangryPants says

    March 3, 2009 at 12:50 am

    What a sweet book from your mom!

    Reply
  29. Caroline says

    March 3, 2009 at 1:06 am

    Yum, yum! That whole meal looks fantastic for a night like tonight. NC is not supposed to be this cold!

    Reply
  30. Sarah (lovINmytummy) says

    March 3, 2009 at 1:16 am

    Mmmm….I’m bookmarking this recipe.

    I’ve heard that biking is good for digestion too. 😉

    Reply
  31. Marianne says

    March 3, 2009 at 1:19 am

    Good looking soup, and bread. Both look like they would be pretty easy to make 🙂

    Reply
  32. Marissa says

    March 3, 2009 at 1:38 am

    That was so sweet of your mom!

    Reply
  33. Dylan says

    March 3, 2009 at 1:46 am

    Hey, about how many servigns would you say the soup makes?

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  34. Leah says

    March 3, 2009 at 2:25 am

    I loved the nutty vanilla soup so much, i cant wait to have it for leftovers this week!

    You must be so excited for your trip!! Amazing!

    Are you guys expecting anymore snow this week??

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  35. Kath says

    March 3, 2009 at 7:24 am

    Jess ,
    I’ve heard mixed things too – that canola is better for cooking and olive for drizzling due to a higher smoke point. We usually use canola when we’re cooking things that you don’t taste the flavor (soups, sauces) and olive when we’re sauteeing veggies to eat plain, or obviously when we’re not cooking it for salad dressings and such.

    Thanks Kelly!

    emmy ,
    I think I’d rather try them in Africa and come home and try to replicate them. Wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise.

    Sarah (lovINmytummy),
    Really? Biking? I’ll have to try that sometime!!

    Dylan ,
    2-4. I had about 40% and he had 60% so ours was just 2.

    Leah ,
    No, we’re expecting 67* on Friday!

    Kath

    Reply
  36. Shelby says

    March 3, 2009 at 7:42 am

    Wow, I’m still in shock about Africa!

    Lovely soup dinner! I’ll be adding this to my list and also that nutty vanilla soup as well. Yum.

    Sweet Potato Bread?!? I MUST TRY!

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  37. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says

    March 3, 2009 at 8:38 am

    I want to make that soup!

    The bread looks great!

    Reply
  38. lauren (athlEAT) says

    March 3, 2009 at 9:05 am

    yum! i have been wanting to find a good recipe for that kind of soup. and the bread…completely delicious.

    Reply
  39. Rachel says

    March 3, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Jess, extra-virgin olive oil has a lower smoke point than canola, so if you’re sautéing over a high heat, it has the potential to burn.

    Reply
  40. criticchicks says

    March 3, 2009 at 9:44 am

    All I can think of if Mulligitawny from Seinfeld’s soup nazi episode. Looks great. Free giveaway for amazon.com gift certificate on our blog to be used for video or book

    Reply
  41. Sarah says

    March 3, 2009 at 9:45 am

    Oooo…wow. Your dinner looks delicious- especially that bread.
    Sarah

    Reply

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