I learned how to make this soup at a Relief Society function back in College. It is a favorite! I also made it for the last Progressive Dinner, for those who might have tasted it.
Minestrone Soup
28 oz. tomatoes (diced or stewed)
5 Cups Water
3 Carrots (sliced/chopped)
1 onion
2 celery stalks (optional)
16 oz Tomato Sauce
2 Cups Beef Broth
1 Tbsp Parsley
1//2 tsp Basil
1 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
Bring all these ingredients to a boil. Cook about 10 minutes, covered so all the water doesn't evaporate.
Add:
1 can or 15 oz Green Beans
Up to 2 cans or 30 oz other beans, I have used great northern and red; sometimes just white.
Bring back to a boil and add
1 cup pasta
Cook until Pasta is done.
Notes: You may substitue different vegetables or add some potatoes instead of all the beans, if desired. You can also add cooked ground beef plus 1 cup water if you like it meaty.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
February 2012 "The Things I Do"
B.E.E. Prepared
B: Building Food Storage: BEANS!
They are cheap, healthy and a food storage must!
This month's flyer gives lots of ideas on how to add beans to your diet.
E: Emergency Prep: Shovels
Did you know how valuable your shovel is? With the recent storm in Alaska, authorities were desperate to find enough shovels to cover the need. Stock Up!
E: Educating Families
Valentine's Day reminds us of love, sweets, and caring about others.
So I challenge you this month to get to know your neighbors!
If there is an emergency, we want to help more than just ourselves.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January 2012 Theme: "Come Let Us Anew"
As I was thinking about the theme this month, my thoughts kept turning to the tragic fire in Connecticut last week that took the lives of three small children and their grandparents. Often times preparedness isn't about doing the things unfamiliar to us, but about "the basics." It is about re-thinking, re-doing, re-focusing on things that should already be a part of our lives.
B: Building Food Storage: Storing Comfort Foods!
When I was a small child, we always had pinto beans. My dad, who is Hispanic, insisted that "anyone can live on pinto beans." I can't tell you how often that played out during my childhood! As I grew older I realized though that they were a source of comfort to me during hard times. Even today, when I feel stressed I find eating Mexican food makes me feel so much better. Perhaps in your family it's Hot Cocoa or Pudding. Whatever it is, make sure it becomes part of your food storage. When a crisis hits your family, having your own "Comfort Foods" will make all the difference.
E: Emergency Preparedness: Important Documents Recovery:
If you experience a fire or flood it is highly likely you may lose your wallet. How would you get to the bank, take care of your family without bank cards, credit cards, ID's, etc? Make sure you have everything stored in a locked box or have extra copies of documents at the homes of family members.
This month's flyer has great information about this subject.
E: Educating Families: Practice Makes Perfect!
We have this super sensitive fire alarm upstairs that goes off anytime anyone takes a hot shower. We always laugh that if there ever is a real fire, no one is going to believe it! But it really isn't funny. Fire Safety is something to practice over and over again.
This month, practice a fire drill for your family. Make sure to have two exits from every room in your house. Find all the fire extinguishers in your house. Make sure the fire alarms work. Do all family members know how to call for help?
A New Year!
So in case anyone hasn't noticed, I put the blog on hold for the holidays. I know most people don't have time to think of much more during Nov and Dec, so I waited. But it's a new year! I am excited about the new opportunities to put Preparedness back in the spotlight. It's going to be a great year!
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