Just a casual summer evening around here. I ventured to the bakery for the afternoon for a marketing meeting (we have an intern this summer!) and a call with our mentor. For some reason I was just not hungry today – I only felt called to have 1 bite of Praline Cookie and 2 water bottles of water.
We’re winding down in preparation for going to Baltimore tomorrow and made a soup full of bits and pieces from the fridge. I have been avoiding soups since about 6 weeks pregnant but for some reason a tomato-y soup sounded good tonight.
This simple soup involved combining in a pot:
- 1 cup chopped leftover beef steak
- 2 summer squash
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 a bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen lima beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 cup broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 glugs liquid smoke
Mix together and let bubble for about 30 minutes, or until hungry and veggies are cooked!
Served on the side: one big Spinach Feta Scuffin!
I ate my half with gusto – it was sort of like having a biscuit with dinner!
We try to eat “family dinner” most days of the week, but tonight Matt decided he wanted to watch TV and I G-chatted with Caitlin! Can’t wait till she shares her birth story : )
Feeling pretty sleepy tonight. I have SYTYCD and reading to do!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
That’s awesome that you got to chat with Caitlin! I am also really excited to hear the birth story. Baby HTP is adorable! And that is very cool that you have an intern in the summer. If I were the intern, you could just pay me in cinnamon bread!
Elisabeth says
I can’t wait to read her birth story, too! Henry is sooo sweet! 😉
Courtney @ Outrunning Insecurities says
The soup looks good, but I’m not much of a soup person. It just doesn’t ever seem that satisfying to me for some reason, no matter how much stuff or what kind of stuff I put in it. Go figure.
Julia H. @ Going Gulia says
Haha, “snappy casual”. That’s actually the term we use in my sorority to pretty much replace “business casual” when describing how we’re supposed to dress up for chapter meetings.
KathEats says
That’s where I got it from 🙂 College girl events
Rachel says
I’m a Teach For America corps member, and we use “snappy casual” for events as well! 🙂
kaila@ healthy helper blog! says
SPINACH FETA SCUFFIN?! That sounds amazing!
Lindsey @ Pas de Deux says
I bought one last week and it was DELICIOUS! And that soup sounds like the perfect pairing. 🙂
Jeri says
Dinner looks good for a nice summer evening! Yum-mi! And what a great way to get the family to eat spinach too.
OK Kath and ladies and gents (if there are any) My official weigh-in to start the VA Hopsital MOVE program (like weight watchers) was today! I lost 3.7 pounds since last month May 15. YAY! And guess what!?! I ATE REAL FOOD!! All inspired by Kath. Next weigh-in is in one month. Thank you for the motivation!
KathEats says
Congrats!!
Jeri says
Thank you! I’m pretty stoked about it. Celebrated with a big bowl of watermelon! LOL
Jodi @ Jodi, Fat or Not says
I had to do the same thing this week with my veggies. Soup is the best way to use up a ton of produce that’ about to go bad.
Megan @ Megan's Munchies says
It is so hot here, but your pics have me craving soup.
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
ahhhhh that scuffin sounds so amazing! I must be hungry because everything I see on the computer is calling out to me. And hope you have a great night! btw, just out of curiosity–so you haven’t WANTED soup at all? Or was there another reason for your avoidance of soup? 🙂
KathEats says
Right…. Too many herbs or garlic or something
Steph mitesser says
Make sure you keep an eye on that intern this summer- I hear she’s talented but a handful ;).
KathEats says
Haha I will 🙂
Angel7 says
That is one big biscuit 🙂
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Grace @ Grace Dishes says
Looks delicious! I really love your outdoor furniture. I’ve been on the lookout for new furniture for our outdoor space 🙂
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says
That biscuit looks really good! I want one!
samantha @ peach in the city says
I wish I was an intern at great harvest!!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
That spinach feta scone sounds delicious!
Stacie @ Snaps and Bits says
I love your first photo–it looks like it’s straight out of a catalog!! Gorgeous setting!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I really need to makes soups more often. I love the idea of just throwing a bunch of ingredients in a pot and letting it do it’s thing. I guess I also need to use my slow cooker more often too…
Sarah @ Learning to Feed Yourself says
That scuffin looks soooo good!! Also, that cat is so cute 🙂 I am definitely a bit cat deprived at college!!
The Blissful Baker says
Oh man! I love spinach and this new recipe is going to have to find a spot on my to-do list! Thanks for sharing
Be sure to check out my newest recipe too! Cowboy Caviar (a bean salad/dip) at bakingblissful.blogspot.com
Brenda says
Where is the recipe for the scuffin? lol- it looks amazing. : ) Love the pictures of your porch; it’s gorgeous!
KathEats says
It’s from our bakery
Annette @FitnessPerks says
Oooh that scuffing looks/sounds so good! YUMM.
Laura says
I’m sure you get this ALL the time but you really inspire me! I can’t wait to read your posts each day:) I’m no stranger to disordered eating (luckily those days are long gone—and boy is it a blessing!) Your take on food and nutrition motivates me to love my body and give it the best. Thanks for the “food” for the soul!
KathEats says
That’s wonderful 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
That scuffin looks so good! Spinach is a fave and always bakes up so well I find!
Krista says
I love your furniture on the porch. Where did you get it? Beautiful colors!
KathEats says
Pier 1
Khushboo says
That’s awesome that you guys have hired an intern- what is his/her role?
KathEats says
Marketing!
Kelly @ My Love Affair with Running says
I love new soup recipes! Will be adding this one to my collection. Thanks 🙂
Reka says
I’ve been meaning to ask you, is there a DIY tutorial somewhere about how Matt made that awesome little wood table? It looks so wonderful on your pictures. I’d LOVE to make one!!
KathEats says
He hasn’t done one yet unfortunately
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
What a great way to encorporate ‘bits and bats’ from your fridge…a soup! The Scuffin looks quite tasty! Dipped in the tomatoey broth…yummy!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
That scuffin sounds amazing! I wish I could get one of those. 🙂
Molly @ RDexposed says
Paid intern? Let’s not forget how our internships were….ugh.
KathEats says
Yes
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
The scuffin looks amazing!!
Hope says
I’ve never heard the term scuffin before. I’m guessing it’s cross between a scone and muffin?? Whatever it is, it looks delish!
KathEats says
Yep!
Alicia says
Kath, any chance you might divulge more info about the spinach feta scuffin? Is it pretty straight forward as the name would say? I am intrigued! How big are the chunks of feta? Thanks!
KathEats says
There are just little nuggets of feta throughout… And the spinach is pretty mild
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
Great idea to make soup to use up your veggies! That scuffin sounds sooo good, I’m a sucker for cheese infused bread!
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
Hah for a second I thought that was a blueberry scone! Oh how I wouldn’t want to mistake those..