I’ve been waiting a long time to share this recipe with you guys. In fact, I first made this soup shortly after starting this blog, but at the time, every post was such an endeavor that I just didn’t have the energy to photograph it or record the recipe. Those early posts of mine often involved a half day’s work or so and a completely trashed kitchen. Imagine the dismay I felt when a recipe didn’t turn out as planned. Such sadness. And then I could have kicked myself when this recipe turned out as good as it did, and I didn’t plan ahead for blogging it. That’s okay though. I’ve got more to share it with now. My delay in making this soup again and sharing it with you is due to the fact that soon after making my first batch, spring arrived and the air began to warm up, and this just isn’t a soup that screams “summertime fun.” It’s all about autumn coziness. One possible variation to this recipe would be the addition of some veggie sausage. The first time I made it I bought a pack of links and browned them in a skillet before adding them to the soup. This adds some protein and weight to the soup if you’re looking for that, but either way it will be delicious and satisfying. This post originally published on Connoisseurus Veg on October 28, 2013.

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