tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post7553577585106807643..comments2024-03-28T18:27:33.315-07:00Comments on Home Cooking In Montana: Kale, Potato and Chorizo Soup... 2 versions(with sauerkraut or cream) Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-18005720962518006192014-01-10T07:44:28.378-08:002014-01-10T07:44:28.378-08:00Greetings to you, Dan... all the way to LA:). Than...Greetings to you, Dan... all the way to LA:). Thanks you so much for your well wishes for this year! Wishing you and your family a blessed New Year as well... really appreciate you stopping by.<br /><br />You know, I've never had the Zuppa Toscana at Olive Garden, though I hear it is a favorite for many. I love trying my own spin on recipes... I think that's what I like about cooking at home. You're only limited to your imagination... and of course your taste buds:).<br /><br />As for the mici, I hear you:)... though when all is calm in the cooking department, you may want to try it again and make them your own. That's how recipes develop and change over time... chefs put their own spin on dishes and cooking never gets boring:). <br /><br />What matters is that you enjoy what you cook and eat...<br /><br />Take care, and happy cooking! <br /><br /> Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-59450224572189829312014-01-09T09:55:10.547-08:002014-01-09T09:55:10.547-08:00Good morning from Los Angeles Ellie!
I've cook...Good morning from Los Angeles Ellie!<br />I've cooked this soup (cream version) many times and my family loves it. We always have it when we visit The olive Garden restaurant out here. They call it Zuppa Toscana, and they use Italian sausage instead of chorizo, which I am not a fan of to begin with. Very hearty and delicious. Just as a side note, a while back we were blogging about mici you may remember. I tell you, I've looked far and wide for different recipes, different spices, different you name it... I cannot make them if my life depended on it. It's not meant to be for me, I guess. So I've decided to do the sensible thing and give up on it. I can't take one more disappointment, it interferes with my ability to cook other recipes, lol. I want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year and all the best for 2014! Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-38639992412159263882013-12-08T14:18:43.483-08:002013-12-08T14:18:43.483-08:00Sherry, Oh, I am so glad you tried the sauerkraut ...Sherry, Oh, I am so glad you tried the sauerkraut soup ... it means a ton! Yes, the soup does have very similar flavors to the sarmales. Interestingly, I grew up with using minimal sour cream in our dishes... we never added it to our soups and even sarmale was usually served without it ... but stuffed peppers and stuffed grape leaves, now that was a different story... we always HAD to have sour cream:). Funny, isn't it? Even in Romanian families, dishes aren't always the same:). But you are right... in other parts of Romania people do add sour cream... on about everything:).<br /><br />Maybe next time you make the soup, you can add less sauerkraut, or rinse it before adding it to the soup... we're used to sour, but it's definitely something one has to get used to:)... since we grew up with "sour" soups, it's now become part of us:). <br /><br />In any case, I'm thrilled most everyone liked it... the cream version(with Italian flavors) will definitely be more mild, but your suggestion of adding mushrooms sounds fantastic! Love how you are willing to make the soup your own... <br /><br /> <br />Thanks SO much for trying out the recipes( including the chorizo)... and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on them. <br /><br />It's wonderful that you were able to experience the Romanian cuisine in Pitesti... made it there one year while visiting:) . Thanks for stopping by and stay warm... we've been below zero for over a week now, and we too have been having soups:). Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-50669311994310650582013-12-08T07:14:33.791-08:002013-12-08T07:14:33.791-08:00Last night, I made the version using your homemade...Last night, I made the version using your homemade chorizo recipe and sauerkraut. Yum!:) All but one person liked it so I will definitely be making it again. <br /><br />Because of the sourness from the kraut, it reminded me a little of your sarmale, but in soup form and with oregano instead of dill. Then again, maybe that's because we topped it with a dollop of sour cream, Romanian style(When I was in Pitesti, it seemed like they topped everything in sour cream, ciorba, sarmale, ardei umpluti,and much more - not that I'm complaining!)<br /><br />I think I may try it again using the cream version, but I may change it up a bit substituting Italian style sausage for chorizo and adding some cremini/portobellos mushrooms to the onion and garlic sautee mixture.<br /><br />As always, thanks for sharing such a great recipe! It really hit the spot on a colder than usual day in Texas!Sherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-48452082561708205712013-11-01T07:03:32.072-07:002013-11-01T07:03:32.072-07:00Joanne,
Thanks for stopping by... both soups wer...Joanne, <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by... both soups were great. Worth making both, this way you don't have to decide:). <br /><br />Have a great day! Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-1308219220216015822013-11-01T07:02:18.877-07:002013-11-01T07:02:18.877-07:00Speranta, Imi pare bine ca iti place:). Foarte us...Speranta, Imi pare bine ca iti place:). Foarte usor de facut... merita incercata!<br /><br />Merci de vizita, o zi placuta!<br />Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18029231204593874635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-42790948101033053492013-10-30T18:15:52.080-07:002013-10-30T18:15:52.080-07:00G'day! Both look great, it would be difficult ...G'day! Both look great, it would be difficult to decide which one today!<br />Perhaps could come through the screen and try the first one for lunch, the next for dinner! :)<br />Cheers! JoanneJoanne T Fergusonhttp://www.whatsonthelist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590241869561905455.post-61296558071007156022013-10-30T16:44:06.651-07:002013-10-30T16:44:06.651-07:00
Merita incercata reteta ,imi place foarte mult!
...<br />Merita incercata reteta ,imi place foarte mult!<br /> <br /> O zi frumoasa iti doresc!Sperantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868089524605020757noreply@blogger.com