Snickerdoodles.

YUM O

Enough said!

It is What it Isn't

Can you believe this soup came from a package? Believe it because food never has to be what it says it has to be.

This wonderful looking soup started off as a powder soup mix that was supposed to be "Cheddar Potato Soup." Now I am normally not the type of person that would ever use an "instant" soup mix. Sometimes however being a student, I am exhausted by the time I get home and the idea of cooking just blows right out of my mind. However I would much rather eat at home then have to go eat... grease filled "who knows whats in the mystery meat" food from a fast food restaurant.

But the powdered soup mix... doesn't have to be what it seems. (yes it is a powder which can be a thought of disgust to start with... but here me out for a minute)

The soup mix was a Cheddar Potato soup mix. What better would go with this, than broccoli. I don't know about you but I am a huge fan of frozen broccoli. I mean what a deal at the grocery store. What a steal.

I added the broccoli to the soup once it came to a boil with a little cream. After the broccoli was warmed through, I took my emerson blender and broke down the broccoli. Topped the soup with some homemade croutons and an addition drizzle of cream and olive oil.

Wa- la. Gourmet gone fast.

The point is.... something doesn't ever have to be what it seems. Take something that is bland, old, boring, and "not homemade." Make it to something special and no one will ever know... you didn't slave on the stove for hours making the fabulous soup.

P.S. Try making homemade croutons.. and you will be hooked for life! Here is my recipe:

Garlic Croutons

- 5 pieces of thick cut bread- cut in to 1 inch cubes

- 2 tbsp of olive oil

- 2 cloves of garlic- finely chopped

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Dried oregano

- 1/2 tbsp of garlic pepper salt

Combine all ingredients and bake on 400 degrees for 15 minutes turning once. Enjoy!