Prayer Soup

So today I was tired and headachy (due to lack of sleep and coffee withdrawal), and Scott ended up cancelling for tonight, asking me to come over tomorrow instead cause he had stuff to do tonight. I was dissapointed but it's just as well, I'll probably get more sleep this way lol.

I decided to make Kyriaki's Prayer soup tonight.

Prayer Soup (a.k.a. Lent Soup):

1 large onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped

water

3 medium parsnips, chopped

1 can french-style seasoned green beans, with juice

1 jar baby oysters with juice

2 giant carrots, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

170g portobello mushroom, chopped

2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped

1 small can tomato paste

oregano, thyme, garlic salt, and roasted garlic and pepper seasoning (I don't bother measuring, just add till it tastes good)

more water

1 cup dry green laird lentils

1/2 large can red beans

salt and pepper

(or whatever vegetables you have around the house (not including the type sitting in front of the computer/tv) or happen to pick up at the grocery store)

And last but most important: prayer! Best results if prayers are to St. Euphrosynos the Cook

Simmer for an hour or more, adding more prayers occasionally.

Idea taken from Kyriaki's journal

Makes 8-10 servings.









P.S.

The soup turned out delicious! I'm happy, this is my first attempt at making soup from scratch.

P.P.S.

Ah! my arm is finally free from under the cat's chin, I can type with both hands now! (although she did look awfully cute...)

Eric tells me that there's a weekly skype DC get-together on Friday nights, I'll have to download it and join in soon! It sounds like fun :)

Off to bed I go! It's too late already...