For my very first entry, I thought that I would do one of our favorite recipes. It is really easy, but also really good. I love soup, but Drew doesn't, so I was very excited to find a soup recipe that he actually likes, and will eat. And, I usually just eyeball the recipe, and add as much as I like of everything. Drew likes lots of chicken and pasta, so I put lots in. I really like the leeks, so I sneak lots in.
In a large pot, saute 2 leeks, the white part sliced, in olive oil. You want to saute them slowly over medium heat because according to my sister Karen (who makes really yummy creamed leeks), they release gas, and you want to release it now instead of...well...later. Add 2 cartons of chicken stock, 3 bay leaves, and 2-3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are soft, but still a bit hard, because they will soften up. Remove the bay leaves. Take out about 3 cups of the potatoes, leeks, and broth, and blend until smooth in a blender. Add back to the soup. Add in half a package of cooked pasta. We use the egg noodles, but you can use any type that you want. Add about 3 cups cooked chicken, and a cup of cooked carrots. Season with salt and pepper.
For my very first entry, I thought that I would do one of our favorite recipes. It is really easy, but also really good. I love soup, but Drew doesn't, so I was very excited to find a soup recipe that he actually likes, and will eat. And, I usually just eyeball the recipe, and add as much as I like of everything. Drew likes lots of chicken and pasta, so I put lots in. I really like the leeks, so I sneak lots in. 
In a large pot, saute 2 leeks, the white part sliced, in olive oil. You want to saute them slowly over medium heat because according to my sister Karen (who makes really yummy creamed leeks), they release gas, and you want to release it now instead of...well...later. Add 2 cartons of chicken stock, 3 bay leaves, and 2-3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are soft, but still a bit hard, because they will soften up. Remove the bay leaves. Take out about 3 cups of the potatoes, leeks, and broth, and blend until smooth in a blender. Add back to the soup. Add in half a package of cooked pasta. We use the egg noodles, but you can use any type that you want. Add about 3 cups cooked chicken, and a cup of cooked carrots. Season with salt and pepper. 
Yah! finally a post! I have been wanting to try this one since you told me about it.
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