Monday, December 31, 2012

Crock Pot {Olive Garden Inspired} Pasta Soup

I hope you all are having a wonderful last day of 2012! A few days ago, a friend texted me and asked me if I wanted to do the Red Mountain Resolution Run this morning. Inspired by the challenge, I said YES! (I will be posting about the HIKE later this week.) 

Having an "accountability partner" (an over-used term I've grown to hate) is a great thing, and it was fun to have someone to talk during the 5 miles. If I hadn't met up with her, I would have probably sat at my computer drinking coffee and looking at Pinterest!

And... look at what my friend brought to me:




A super cute apron!


She didn't know that one of my resolutions for 2013 is NOT to eat out unless its a special occasion. This apron is perfect!

And, speaking of cooking, I just had to share another easy and delicious crock pot soup recipe with you! 


You can find the recipe HERE, at the Favorite Family Recipes Blog.

It makes a HUGE amount, so after the soup cooked and cooled, I divided it evenly into two separate freezer bags. Since the recipe calls for the pasta to be cooked and added at the end, I also created 2 sandwich bags of 4 oz. of pasta each.

Here's the two meals in my freezer:


Now, when we have a busy day ahead of us, we can easily pull one out, warm it up, cook and add the pasta, and serve with a salad. Easy peasy! And... it will help me keep my resolution of not eating out! 

Do any of your 2013 resolutions have to do with food?


I hope all of you have a terrific last day of 2012!

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1 comment:

I Gotta Try That said...

Darling apron and I love crock pot meals. This one looks yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Marcie

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