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Blog #17: Welcoming Autumn with Easy Dinners
As the temperatures drop and the light of our days starts to shorten, our bodies begin to crave warmth, comfort, and a bit of hibernation. No wonder Masterpiece begins all their new series in October!
As I pull out my sweaters and warm scarves, I find myself wanting to eat dinner earlier. Yet, I want simple recipes so I still can enjoy the nice days outside. Soup can be wonderful way to begin a meal, but I like to make soup the main attraction. Eggs are a great protein source and can easily transform an American breakfast choice into a French dinner with a simple recipe.
Here in Paris, the warm soups have just arrived in the boulangeries, which also do a thriving takeaway business. Carrot is showing up in my favorite spots but also Potimarron, which is a bright orange pumpkin squash.
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Soups in Le Grande Épicerie
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The French have taught me that soup doesn’t need to be complicated. Most of their recipes have only a few ingredients and can be ready in around 30 minutes.
In Paris, you can purchase pre-made soup, often in glass jars or cartons. They are great in a pinch, but oh so expensive. Bon Marche’s Le Grande Épicerie has some lovely, refrigerated choices with no additives.
In America though, we have to read the ingredients in all pre-made soups. Many have loads of additives to preserve self-life, so, if you can’t pronounce an ingredient or not sure what it is, my guess is we don’t want to consume it. Plus, I have noticed the addition of sugar to most pre-made soups. No wonder Americans have such sweet tooths!
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So when I can, I like to make my own soup. I’ve also added one of my favorite omelette recipes. This one has spinach, but you can make omelettes with a variety of veggies. Here are two of my go-to easy but delicious recipes for you to enjoy!
So when I can, I like to make my own soup. I’ve also added one of my favorite omelette recipes. This one has spinach, but you can make omelettes with a variety of veggies. Here are two of my go-to easy but delicious recipes for you to enjoy!
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Both recipes come from a fabulous French free app called Marmiton.
Squash and Potato Creamed Soup (Soupe Velouté de Potimarron et Pommes de Terre)
Ingredients:
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 onions chopped
3 minced garlic cloves
1 medium size pumpkin squash- but you can use any kind of squash or 2 different ones!
Cut the squash in half, peel, and clean out seeds and pulp. Cut into pieces around the same size as the potato chunks.
1 good size tablespoon of butter
1 cup of water
1 tsp. curry powder
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 pinch of nutmeg
1 bay leaf
Salt & Pepper
½ cup crème fraiche
Directions:
Melt the butter in a pan. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté for a minute or two.
Add the squash and potatoes, stir.
Add the water and then the curry powder, bouillon, nutmeg, and bay leaf.
Cook for 30 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and with a hand blender, combine everything in the pan.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in the crème Fraiche and serve.
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Squash at Le Bon Marché’s Le Grande Épicerie’s fresh veggie section
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Omelet with Spinach and Mozzarella (recipe y Marmiton Omelette aux Épinards et Mozzarella)
This can be a lovely dinner when served with a salad and good bread.
Ingredients:
4 eggs
1/2 onion minced- The French like their onions, so add as you wish.
1 cup spinach
Salt & pepper
¼ cup mozzarella cheese – or more if you like a cheesy omelet.
Directions:
Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the spinach.
Melt the butter in a pan and brown the onions about 2 minutes.
Add the egg mixture to the pan.
Sprinkle with the mozzarella and the salt and pepper to taste.
Cook over low heat until the eggs are cooked, and the mozzarella is melted.
Enjoy!
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