P is for…
Proudly Presenting Purchases and Pedicures
Poor Podiatry Picks for Puddles
Pumpkin Protein
- 1 c. almond milk
- 3/4 c. pumpkin
- 1 scoop Sun Warrior vanilla protein powder
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- stevia
- ice
- 1/2 t. xanthan gum
Premature Pre-birthday Preschool Parties
Proffering Precious Pictures
Popsicles & Paramours
Post-preschool Produce
Predictable Pod Picking
Problem?
Pro-Pescetarian Propaganda
Pincher Pincher
PEAS!
Sweet Pea Soup with Tempeh Bacon and Croutons
Serves 2
- 1 1/2 c. frozen peas
- 1 1/2 c. vegetable broth
- 1/4 c. onion, chopped
- 1 t. salt
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves (approximately 2 T. chopped)
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves (approximately 2 T. chopped)
- cracked black pepper
- 4 strips tempeh bacon, cooked according to package directions
- 1/2 c. homemade or store bought croutons
Blend all ingredients except bacon and croutons in a high-speed blender.
When soup is smooth, transfer to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until hot.
Serve topped with tempeh bacon crumbles and croutons.
Points for Presentation
Palate Pleasing
Post-dinner Pulverised Plantains
Phew. Please Pardon Pathetic Post. Pooped Pea.
Hahaha. That was quite “P’s” I remember when we would celebrate my birthday in class. It was always with a bunch of other kids since I have a summer birthday though.
You are awesome. Do they make the sandals on the first set of feetsies in a size 7? I would really love a pair.
No I love this post!!
I was just reading it and thinking… I have been a reader *back pre-pea days* for a little over a year,.. back with the cr@ck wr@ps
I hadn’t read for a while but tonight I was thinking, it’s really amazing how old Gigi looks today! I can’t believe it but I’m actually watching her grow up on your blog! 
The soup looks amazing, I’m a veg and I’d love to try that! I love split pea but they ALWAYS put ham in it!! Why?!! Tempeh bacon, on my list to try!!
Also, the plantains.. I bought one at Wholy Foods last week, mostly out of curiostiy and tried a little bite off the end, but I’ve never cooked/eaten them myself before, only prepared.. can you tell me what to do with it??! Just freeze and blend? or do you have to cook it first?!
Oh Jac, I hate to have misled you, but those are NOT plantains, they are bananas. I couldn’t bring myself to say “pulverized pananas.” I know you can slice them and pan fry plantains and they are delicious!
Perfectly pleasing post.
Proud and passionate!
hehe perfect post
Love it!! 
Pretty Powerfully Poetic Positively Phabulous Post
I had a similar pea soup over the weekend but the croutons and tempeh bacon would definitely pump it up a little! love the purchases and pedis!
LOL, perfectly performed P presentation.
That soup looks so bright and fresh. Yum
Jenn
Love the use of alliteration! I’m a true grammar buff so anytime someone does something fun like this, I get all excited!
The Pea Soup looks positively perfect!
Positively Perect Pea Post
Love the baby pics. And the shoes.
This post is so creative and a lot of fun to read. I wonder how hard it must have been to come up with all those P words. Especially pro-pescetarian propoganda.
Positively Perfect Post.
Pretty precious!
I don’t know how you get your creativity. Where do you get inspired and have such great writing ideas?
Almond milk – I go through a lot in a day…not good..I just always drink it, kinda expensive when I start going through a carton in only a day or two!
I wouldn’t call it inspired. I would call it borderline crazy. Ideas just pop into my head since I can’t text while I’m driving anymore.
I buy my almond milk in big cartons at major supermarkets. I get it at a local chain here and many times I can get a half gallon for $2.50. I know they have it at (gasp) Walmart too.
Yum, I love pea soup! I loved all the p’s too
I just started reading your blog and I simply adore it, and your girls! I’m pretty positive it’s perfection!!
and I’m not afraid to be lame, ha.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen smoother pea soup than from a vitamix
All I know is…I need a VitaMix! I saw one the other day and I swear it was speaking to me!
Um, this was anything BUT a pathetic post – I loved it! That soup looks awesome, as do the rest of your recipes
And the pedicures as well 
Enjoy your Thursday!!
Ah, LOVE IT! Very creative, even if you are Pooped! That pea soup is beautiful
And love the new sandals! I’m sporting minty green on my toes right now.
Pretty perfect post and pea soup.
I’m so impressed with all of the P’s in this post!!!
NOT a pathetic post at all! I have always wanted to try a creamy sweet pea soup. Yours looks splendid, as does the pumpkin smoothie. No idea why, but it makes me want a blondie? Random.
Oh, and the potholder pincher picture of G and L is the greatest thing ever.
i am soooooooooo happy that you now own a vita and look forward to all of your concoctions. and lulu looks exactly like you she is precious
What are those peppers in a bag? I thought they were some sort of spicy thing until I saw Gigi chowing down on one… Or does she have taste buds of steel?
Ha! That girl won’t even eat bbq sauce for fear of the heat factor. Those are sweet baby peppers that I buy at Costco. They are fantastic!
LOVE the butterfly sandals. Cutest. Shoes. Ever.
I knew the Vita would be running 24/7 at your house. Can you even believe you waited so long?
Happy Birthday G!
Pea soup! I loves it. One of my faves, and you’ve inspired me to go make some.
i want to make a drive for some pulverized plantains.
your ‘P’ post is awesome! i like the pumpkin protein idea…now all i need is a vitamix. because i’m convinced everything tastes better coming out of a vitamix
I noticed you put Xanthan gum in your shakes. I’m not familiar with that product. Would you be willing to tell me what it is and what it is for?
Thanks so much!!!
I second the xanthan question! Is it a thickener? What’s the nutritional stats?
Xanthan gum is a thickening agent. A tsp. has about 10 calories.
From WiseGeek.com: xanthan gum derives its name from the strain of bacteria used during the fermentation process, Xanthomonas campestris. Xanthomonas campestris is the same bacteria responsible for causing black rot to form on broccoli, cauliflower and other leafy vegetables. The bacteria form a slimy substance which acts as a natural stabilizer or thickener. The United States Department of Agriculture ran a number of experiments involving bacteria and various sugars to develop a new thickening agent similar to corn starch or guar gum. When Xanthomonas campestris was combined with corn sugar, the result was a colorless slime called xanthan gum.
Loves!! <3
I second the xanthum question! Is it a thickener? What’s the nutritional stats?
You are just so clever…love this Post
I can’t decide who’s shoes I like the best. The grown-up likes yours, but the little girl in me is in love with Gigi’s butterflies!
You just reminded me that I am in desperate need of a pedicure!
Perfectly Pea
Right now I am fighting the urge to leave a reply containing nothing more than the name for a male organ. I will refrain, I WILL.
You and your family are the cutest people. I feel like the girls are growing so fast!
Gee, it’s like you really like that Vitamix or something!
So yesterday I bit the bullet and ordered a Blendtec. I challenge you to a duel. ::slaps you with an oven mitt::
I’ll be honest–peas are pretty much the only vegetable I don’t like, but I’ll eat pretty much anything if topped with tempeh bacon.
That soup looks so good. I tried tempeh bacon (using a recipe this week) and it was good, but it was nothing like bacon and not thin, lol.
I think I’m going to try the actual pre-packaged tempeh bacon that you fry and see how that works out.
Pretty toes!!
That pea soup looks quite amazing!!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day Sweet Mama Pea!!
You and your family are so cool! Your kids are adorable.
That pea soup looks delish.
ps- i cant wait for the book. when will it be out and about for all to enjoy?!?
The tentative plan is Spring 2011!
Love this post!!!!!
I saw these pea salt and pepper hsakers and thought of you!!!
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Apartment/Peas+Pass+the+Salt+and+Pepper+Shakers
Another reader just emailed a link to these to me. Are they not adorable? I must have! Gigi would like those for her birthday, no?
Where’s the Poo? you know if i can post about it you can too.
I give you Plenty of Points for a Perfect Post!
Since someone posted those cut shakers, I had to show you this cute shirt I saw! one for all 3 of you girls, no?! hahaha http://www.foodplay.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=185&zenid=0s8d9a6sck26cmbomcr89qh1k0
Props to the Pea for the pleasing post!
Awesome alliteration with pretty pictures of pedicure-proffering progeny!
I never thought I would ever say this….what beautiful feet you lovely ladies have, LOL!!
haha good wording. I’m impressed. Love the toe photos. So adorable!
Yes those pea shakers are so cute!!! Yes OF COURSE Gigi would want those for her bday!!! lol!! Love it!!!
I hope she has a wonderful birthday too!!!
LOVE this post, and your little peas! the pic of them covering ears is super cute. great looking recipe too, i adore tempeh bacon but never thot of it to top soups!
Hi, I love your blog. I’ve been following it for half a year now and this is the first time I’m commenting.
Congrats on the Vita-mix. I love mine too but I only use it to make green smoothies. I wanted to ask: rather than transfer your sweet pea soup into a pot to heat, why didn’t you blend it in the Vita-mix until it was heated/boiled?
Hi Cate, thanks for reading and commenting…if only to point out what a complete wuss I am
I am so scared to run that baby at high speed. I’m sure I’ll break it in in no time, but for now I am handling it like a newborn baby 
Have a great weekend!
Hi! I realize this is a bit delayed but made the pea soup recipe last night and kept it chilled. It was delish! Thanks for all the recipe ideas. Makes dinner planning much easier