Labor Day Weekend Broccoli, Potato, Cheese Soup

Oh Labor Day weekend how lazy are you?

The answer is extremely. I’m gone thru two seasons of HIMYM, called for 2 follow-ups, did laundry, cleaned my room, and hmmmm….managed to put on pants. Yeah, I’m a little lazy this weekend and I just don’t care. I'm physically exhausted from walking up and down hills and emotionally exhausted from....everything!

Now, I did actually go out last night! Go me! Our friend Brendan lives here so we hung out with him last night. We went to a cute coffee shop, a nice Thai place (picture below), and an improve comedy show. Honestly, I’ve seen better improv. But nonetheless it was nice to get out. We were supposed to go out tonight, but he got held up by his rents’….ho hum…..

 

 Yesterday we played the Game of Life, the board game. I want to make a different version, like the Post-College Game of Life.  You’re salary is ever above 18,000 a year, and your student loans are always looming.  It involves spaces like:

- “Beer Run- pay 20 dollars”

-“Pregnancy Scare- buy Plan B pills for 50 bucks.”

- “You get water damage in your new apartment. Your landlord pays for the insurance, but you have to pay for the hotel you have to stay in for 6 weeks during construction. Pay 2,000. “

- “You Got Your Dream Job so You Buy a Used Motorcycle. Pay 5,000 dollars.”

- “Dream Job moves you four states away, pay 3,000 for movers and new furniture”.

PS- this is intellectual property, published online. Don’t steal it or I can sue you. Thanks, The Social Network!  

In other news: I did make my Broccoli, Potato, and Cheese Soup! It was delicious, hearty, and very stew like. Also, very filling. I used organic onions, potatoes, and broccoli from the Farmers Market. Go Local! 

Broccoli, Potato, and Cheese Soup

Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-cheese-and-potato-soup-139511#ixzz1X3NcEEnG

Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup chopped onion
• 1/8 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon margarine
• 1/16 cup flour
• 1 cup diced peeled potatoes
• 5/8 cup chopped broccoli, steamed until crisp tender
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/16 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 dash paprika
• 1/4 to taste salt
• 1/4 to taste minced fresh parsley, if desired

Directions: 

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter over medium heat until tender.
2. Add flour, pepper, salt, and paprika and stir until smooth.
3. Add broth, milk, and potatoes, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in cheese and cooked broccoli and cook over low until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
6. Sprinkle individual servings with parsley if desired.

Notes: 

- I didn't use celery (sad face), but I used everything else and it was good! 

Enjoy!