The Vegan Tummy's, Cannellini bean soup with garlic and an Award!

I would like to thank Tiffany over at como water for awarding me with the Stylish Blogger Award! What an Honor!!!
In order to fulfill the duties of this prestigious award I must:

1. Make a post & link back to the person who awarded you this award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Award 10 recently discovered great bloggers.
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7 THINGS about ME:

1. I was classically trained as a ballerina/tap dancer

2. I have read every Harry Potter books 1-7, at least ten times each...

3. I know alot of useless information, like this:

Greenland sharks are blind, due to a parasite that attaches itself to their eyeballs. They live in the frigid arctic waters and were only discovered 10 years ago.

4. I am of German/Irish Descent

5. I am a clean freak and cannot go to sleep if my kitchen is messy, meaning if there is a dish in the sink..I have to wash it, dry it, and put it away.

6. I am an only child and was raised by a single mother.

7. I play the cello.



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10. http://theveganmouse.blogspot.com/


Well lets start this blog about soup shall we?
But, might I interest you in admiring my handsome boy for a moment? Yes, Yes.....look at him! He is adorable! And yes, this ladder sits in my yellow room year round just for Mushu....I am so whipped. LOL

This is my late night dinner of an orange, banana smoothie. Yes I know not a great dinner, but sometimes you just want something light. This is just 2 whole oranges, 2 banana's, 16 oz. ice and enough water to make it move.

So, The Vegan Tummy sent me two different soups to pick from for this competition, since I am such a fan of garlic I had to try the Canenellini bean soup with garlic.

As you can see, I made my own substitute for the commercial broth!

Isn't it pretty?

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The Vegan Tummy's Cannellini Bean Soup with Garlic (original version)
1 - 2 T. olive oil
1 onion, diced (1 Cup)
6 C. water
3 vegan bouillon cubes
2 medium sized russet potatoes, diced (1 1/2 - 2 Cups)
1 C. chopped cauliflower
1 whole bulb of garlic, separated and peeled
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs thyme
4 15.5 oz. cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 t. white pepper
1/4 C. parsley, chopped
cheesecloth and kitchen string

In a large stock pot, saute the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add water and bouillon cubes and bring to a simmer. Tie the garlic, bay leaf and thyme in a piece of cheesecloth and place into the simmering stock. Add the potatoes and cauliflower and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the cheesecloth bundle and discard. Add the beans and puree half the soup in a blender then stir back into the pot. Add the parsley, pepper and enjoy!

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What I did different.

I made my own broth.

I omitted the oil and water sauteed the veggies.

I omitted the potatoes, as I rarely eat them.

I kept all the garlic and blended it in with the beans.

I used an immersion blender in the pot instead of pouring my hot soup in the blender.

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This soup is really good and was enjoyed by vegans and omni's alike. I think I will roast the garlic next time to bump up the flavor since I use no salt or oil. I will make this again!

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I am really enjoying this competition alot. It is exciting to try soups I might have never tried and the prep work is right up my alley!

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Next week I will be featuring three soups!!! So stay tuned!!

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Viv~