tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post3971994754571648638..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: Pesto Minestrone Soup Slow Cooker RecipeStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-54371622673563214432012-01-31T00:11:43.103-08:002012-01-31T00:11:43.103-08:00I made it last week. It's good, but I have to...I made it last week. It's good, but I have to add some salt just before eating.<br /><br />I never add extra salt to my foods or soups. This is one of the few times I've had to.<br /><br />Or, maybe it just feels like its missing something. I wouldn't call it bland, but it felt like it was missing something that stood out. Are there any suggestions or comments, did anyone else Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38899638500458939722011-04-08T18:36:22.285-07:002011-04-08T18:36:22.285-07:00I came cross your recipe while searching for a Min...I came cross your recipe while searching for a Minestrone soup recipe. This was my first time cooking Minestrone soup and I must say it is delicious! I haven't had much luck since I started using my slow-cooker but this was my first successful attempt. Even my husband enjoyed it. It's so healthy,simple, and yummy. It beats buying the canned variety and it tastes even better. I just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-13286196077579408902011-01-19T14:07:50.657-08:002011-01-19T14:07:50.657-08:00Love Minestrone soup - & this sounds divine! &...Love Minestrone soup - & this sounds divine! & being GF, I appreciate the absence of noodles!<br />I think I'd reserve most of the pesto to add at the end - the Italian Restaurant here in McMinnville (Nick's - world famous!) will bring a little bowl of 'fresh' pesto to the table if you request it - so nice to just add a dollop then! (I might put some dried basil in while Nadyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730124015853971661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59832811190904493002011-01-19T12:22:26.544-08:002011-01-19T12:22:26.544-08:00I just wrote my post for your book giveaway (Allis...I just wrote my post for your book giveaway (Allison at Hyperion is so nice!) and every time I linked to your blog I saw this photo. It's making me drool, I tell ya! You are a genius!<br /><br />And here is the link if any of y'all want a chance to win the book (hope it's okay to do this) http://bovinesituation.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-39401761159115107022011-01-19T11:37:26.425-08:002011-01-19T11:37:26.425-08:00Love your outfit on GMA and LOVE LOVE LOVE your bl...Love your outfit on GMA and LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! I found it and fell in love with it a few weeks ago. I blogged about it today (http://lillyforless.blogspot.com/) and have sent the link to your site to lots of friends and family! Some of my husband's single friends were even convinced to buy a crock-pot after trying some of your recipes :) You're awesome!Mrs. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057508306450100581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-6532397803394836012011-01-18T19:01:41.912-08:002011-01-18T19:01:41.912-08:00looks sooo yummy!looks sooo yummy!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273712540898378926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-5352091592561572302011-01-18T18:47:34.441-08:002011-01-18T18:47:34.441-08:00Could this possibly be easier? What a fab recipe S...Could this possibly be easier? What a fab recipe Stephanie! This is definitely going on the queue! My hubs will love it - right up his culinary alley!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-62624855514936062402011-01-18T15:36:53.475-08:002011-01-18T15:36:53.475-08:00I just finished eating a bowl of this for dinner t...I just finished eating a bowl of this for dinner tonight with some great bread. I only did a 1/2 recipe in the 4 qt. It was good - different than I thought. The only thing I'd change next time is to try and remove some of the oil from the pesto or make my own.Meganhttp://www.megansjewelrybox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24884867067495979192011-01-18T14:47:08.095-08:002011-01-18T14:47:08.095-08:00It's simmering now. Smells heavenly!It's simmering now. Smells heavenly!Suzanne G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06863323950020960209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-42777013657935211172011-01-18T13:26:54.552-08:002011-01-18T13:26:54.552-08:00Just found your site off of the Twitter Hop. I am...Just found your site off of the Twitter Hop. I am your newest follower. I love to use my slow cooker but have trouble finding a variety for my family. You are my new favorite blog!!!!<br /><br />Kristine<br />http://thissahmsworld.blogspot.comKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330916909050409800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-2880259967813413622011-01-18T06:16:09.834-08:002011-01-18T06:16:09.834-08:00My family will be trying this soup very soon. RT G...My family will be trying this soup very soon. RT GMA, yay you! It is nice to know that all of those demonstration speeches we were subjected to in school can actually be applied in real life. XDAmyhttp://rubymay1029.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36459986385965498822011-01-17T23:04:51.800-08:002011-01-17T23:04:51.800-08:00Reading this is making me hungry - I'll defini...Reading this is making me hungry - I'll definitely have to try it. Thank you.Tracey Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117648349263688787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-36690284339884009932011-01-17T21:45:41.260-08:002011-01-17T21:45:41.260-08:00Um, could this possibly be easier or more deliciou...Um, could this possibly be easier or more delicious? I mean, I don't know for sure that it's delicious cause I haven't made it yet, but it screams delicious so I'm sure it is:). Thank you Stephanie!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-76467090601508415132011-01-17T20:37:13.215-08:002011-01-17T20:37:13.215-08:00We tried your Pesto Lasagna tonight from your new ...We tried your Pesto Lasagna tonight from your new cookbook--loved it! Even my picky 2 year old wanted seconds! I gave you another shout out on my blog :) -Becky BeckBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530247632773084796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-77440592777295540372011-01-17T18:30:30.935-08:002011-01-17T18:30:30.935-08:00I made this tonight. I used a jar of Trader Joe&#...I made this tonight. I used a jar of Trader Joe's soup starter mix (onions, carrots, and celery.) I used frozen chopped spinach and 3 cups of stock instead of 4. It is tasty. I think it would also be good with some pasta or some sausage. We added crushed red pepper to taste.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27630155008112517812011-01-17T15:32:09.701-08:002011-01-17T15:32:09.701-08:00Made this tonight for dinner, it was a hit!Made this tonight for dinner, it was a hit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-88998578490955741702011-01-16T19:55:58.315-08:002011-01-16T19:55:58.315-08:00Oh my hell! You are adorable!!! Thanks for shari...Oh my hell! You are adorable!!! Thanks for sharing the clip. The recipes looked pretty good, too! ;-)ChiTown Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240876368610100419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-27693402750891243962011-01-16T12:20:48.427-08:002011-01-16T12:20:48.427-08:00Thank you for posting because I missed it too! Ar...Thank you for posting because I missed it too! Aren't you such a tiny little adorable lady!! The show was great and you are too cute!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12887216288689258223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-83111749740899506022011-01-16T12:02:20.148-08:002011-01-16T12:02:20.148-08:00I'm so glad you shared the GMA clip with us be...I'm so glad you shared the GMA clip with us because I missed it. And I am trying to listen to all your instructions on the chilie, but kept thinking... "you are so cute"!<br />Congratulations on that apperance and your two books!!<br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-43201683769276504502011-01-16T11:59:17.725-08:002011-01-16T11:59:17.725-08:00Looks awesome, thanks so much for an entire GF sit...Looks awesome, thanks so much for an entire GF site!!!!ryann2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09260250144269279707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85299156383133131612011-01-16T11:44:15.726-08:002011-01-16T11:44:15.726-08:00This soup sounds terrific! Are you supposed to dra...This soup sounds terrific! Are you supposed to drain both cans of beans first or add them liquid and all?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11529544054859914232011-01-16T11:42:29.421-08:002011-01-16T11:42:29.421-08:00Oh my goodness. The food looks good, but you look ...Oh my goodness. The food looks good, but you look so cute on the GMA clip. Now you're my put-together mommy idol in addition to being my food blog idol. Love the chili recipes, too. And your interview with TCB's Kim was great. Thanks for posting both.Kristi @ Veggie Converterhttp://veggieconverter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-68898681496136012722011-01-16T11:30:53.045-08:002011-01-16T11:30:53.045-08:00omg! i bet george stephanopoulos is absolutely ad...omg! i bet george stephanopoulos is absolutely adorable in person! i'd want to just eat him up!danitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385786863345002062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-78003184058653652132011-01-16T08:30:32.171-08:002011-01-16T08:30:32.171-08:00I just watched the GMA clip - you are adorable! I...I just watched the GMA clip - you are adorable! I also have 3 small children and am super excited to try all of those chili's and the enchilada soup sounds GREAT!! <br /><br />Thanks for all of the great ideas.Summers Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980394958326008387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-56593913506218204532011-01-16T06:54:51.371-08:002011-01-16T06:54:51.371-08:00This sounds delicious, can't wait to try it. ...This sounds delicious, can't wait to try it. I make a fast 'fake' bean soup by just simmering a can of cannellini beans in chicken broth and then adding a few tablespoons of pesto - it's almost as good as an all day soup. Pesto is a miracle seasoning in my opinion!gpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854655973836794noreply@blogger.com