Mmmmm, soup...

So, one of the most exciting things about this blog for me is that I get to share things with other people. One of things that I'm particularly excited to share are fun, tasty, and healthy recipes. I love to cook and I love food (you don't become overweight by not liking food). My new mission is to create yummy things to eat that will not only motivate me to stay at home for my meals but will also help me to lose weight. So, here is the first season, pocketbook and figure friendly recipe that I'm going to share with you. If you try it let me know what you think.

French Cabbage Soup:
-1 lb of spicey turkey sausage (or milder if you preferr)
-1 med. sized head of cabbage
-1 med. onion diced
-1 can of diced tomatoes
-1 packet onion soup mix
-1/4 cup. brown sugar (more to taste if you like)
-1 46 oz. bottle of tomato juice
-Red pepper flakes (if desired to taste)

So this is supposed to be a sweet and spicy kind of soup but you can play up the spicyness or the sweetness to your taste. First brown the sausage in a pan. Toss in your onion, tomatoes, soupmix and brown sugar. Mix well. Next add your cabbage and tomato juice (add enough juice to just cover the cabbage). Let simmer until cabbage is tender. Taste and add more brown sugar or pepper flakes to get the balance of sweet and spicey that you desire.

So, ideally I'll be adding at least one new recipe a week. I'll try and think of things that are easy to throw together and bring with (seems how that's what you need Leann). Also, if you girls have any other suggestions or ideas (or tweak a recipe and want to share the results) feel free!

-nicole