Re: Things are going well...

February 15, 2011

Check out costco or tupperware for cups that do not leak. Costco often carries different thermos and cups that are a fraction of the cost anywhere else. I have used a Tupperware cup with a lid on it and put it in the fridge at work. If no fridge then I have used a thermos bought from costco and they were great quality.

In a message dated 15/02/2011 4:30:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kareningotham@... writes:

"(the pit)." Seriously, lose it.For keeping things cold or hot, Thermos Nissan makes the absolute best thermos bottles. Keep an eye on Amazon and then jump on the size of your choice when it hits a price you feel comfortable paying.

Things are going well...

I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work. I am trying to use avocado because I want the "good" fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter. Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first. I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

February 15, 2011

"(the pit)." Seriously, lose it.

For keeping things cold or hot, Thermos Nissan makes the absolute best thermos bottles. Keep an eye on Amazon and then jump on the size of your choice when it hits a price you feel comfortable paying.

Things are going well...

I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work.

I am trying to use avocado because I want the "good" fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter.

Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first.

I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

February 15, 2011

I am in love with my smoothies ...

I've come to like this one; 1 whole naval orange, 1 banana, about 2 oz. spinich, 1 T. hemp hearts, 1/2 to a whole dropper full of stevia, about 1 cup of water, 4 to 6 ice cubes, maybe a T. of coconut oil, or maybe 1/2 avacado.

Keep experimenting I know I will. Oh, and did I ever yesterday. I found out I do NOT LIKE arugula in my smoothies!!

Deb

From: justdeb123 <battleraven@...>Subject: Things are going well... Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 4:26 PM

I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work. I am trying to use avocado because I want the "good" fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter. Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first. I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

February 15, 2011

Avacado pit is bitter. Also if you used to Hate fresh fruits and greens, try reducing the amount of of greens at first until your taste buds get acclimated - Kim in Oregon can tell you that she had to start with only one or two leaves of spinach I think, but over time has built up to consuming (and enjoying) full-blown Green Smoothies!Have you seen the Green Smoothie recipe on my website? It is designed to taste ESPECIALLY sweet and help people get started with Green Smoothies...

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Feb 15, 2011, at 4:26 PM, justdeb123 wrote:

I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work.

I am trying to use avocado because I want the "good" fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter.

Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first.

I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

February 15, 2011

Have you put kale in all of your smoothies with avocado? If so, you might try

them with JUST the avocado. Kale is very bitter so that might be what you're

tasting.

>

> I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green

smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take

a smoothie in for lunch at work.

>

> I am trying to use avocado because I want the " good " fat it has. I have made

2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been

very bitter.

>

> Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED

them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe?

This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen

dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit).

I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first.

>

> I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter

side. It was drinkable.

>

February 15, 2011

Hmm, I have had other smoothies with more greens. It was only bitter when I added avocado. One time was with the pit and one time without, although the one with the pit was more bitter. I noticed the ones with apples are more sweet. I will keep experimenting. I have looked at your recipe… I will give it a try although I have been giving up sugar so too many fruits make it too sweet. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann SavageSent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:04 PM Subject: Re: Things are going well... Avacado pit is bitter. Also if you used to Hate fresh fruits and greens, try reducing the amount of of greens at first until your taste buds get acclimated - Kim in Oregon can tell you that she had to start with only one or two leaves of spinach I think, but over time has built up to consuming (and enjoying) full-blown Green Smoothies! Have you seen the Green Smoothie recipe on my website? It is designed to taste ESPECIALLY sweet and help people get started with Green Smoothies... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))>< On'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Feb 15, 2011, at 4:26 PM, justdeb123 wrote: I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work. I am trying to use avocado because I want the " good " fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter. Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first. I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

February 15, 2011

I expect it's the avocado pit... but I don't really know. Never tasted

one.

Kale is a bit bitter, but your not using very much.

Usually an all greens smoothie will be bitter... you have to watch

your proportions.

Chuck

Careful. We don't want to learn from this. - Calvin & Hobbes

On 2/15/2011 4:26:05 PM, justdeb123 (battleraven@...) wrote:

> I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green

> smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something

> to take a smoothie in for lunch at work.

>

> I am trying to use avocado because I want the " good " fat it has. I have

> made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies

> have been very bitter.

>

> Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED

> them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not

> ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries,

> 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2

> avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as

> it was too thick at first.

>

> I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the

> bitter side. It was drinkable.

>

February 15, 2011

How about making hot soups on the vitamix to take to work? They reheat well. My daughter takes some to school in a thermos and no need to reheat. You can add in some avocado when you are ready to eat! Yum...Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "garyamythompsonjr" <amy@...>Sender: Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:08:18 -0000< >Reply Subject: Re: Things are going well... Have you put kale in all of your smoothies with avocado? If so, you might try them with JUST the avocado. Kale is very bitter so that might be what you're tasting.>> I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work. > > I am trying to use avocado because I want the " good " fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter. > > Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first. > > I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.>

February 15, 2011

do you have to soak the beans and then cook them before you puree them?

In a message dated 15/02/2011 11:12:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, berrywell@... writes:

I use beans as a "cream" base for many things, including ice cream. I often puree just beans, but also like to have frozen cubes of beans pureed with veggies on hand to throw in a quick sauce or gravy. The cubes frozen with beans and veggies mixed together with a little veggie stock make a wonderful quick soup when just tossed in the Vitamix.

I am going to make a bean puree soup, it won't be 100% done in the vita mix though.I also want to do a tomato soup using whole tomatoes, but I am still looking for a good recipe.

>> How about making hot soups on the vitamix to take to work? They reheat well. My daughter takes some to school in a thermos and no need to reheat. You can add in some avocado when you are ready to eat! Yum...> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry>

February 15, 2011

I am going to make a bean puree soup, it won't be 100% done in the vita mix

though.

I also want to do a tomato soup using whole tomatoes, but I am still looking for

a good recipe.

> >

> > I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green

smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take

a smoothie in for lunch at work.

> >

> > I am trying to use avocado because I want the " good " fat it has. I have

made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have

been very bitter.

> >

> > Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED

them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe?

This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen

dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit).

I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first.

> >

> > I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter

side. It was drinkable.

> >

>

February 15, 2011

Oh yea - I wanted to ask about the Kale - did you include the stem - it is the most bitter (and very fibrous) part...

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Feb 15, 2011, at 5:08 PM, garyamythompsonjr wrote:

Have you put kale in all of your smoothies with avocado? If so, you might try them with JUST the avocado. Kale is very bitter so that might be what you're tasting.

>

> I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work.

>

> I am trying to use avocado because I want the "good" fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter.

>

> Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first.

>

> I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

>

February 15, 2011

I did a tomato soup the other day in my blender, but I'm still

saving for a vitamix (and just learning here in the meantime) so I

can't tell you about the heating etc, just about a blender tomato

soup.

I just made it up as I went, based on what we had around. I put in

whole tomatoes, a clove of garlic, a handful of fresh basil leaves

and some spring onions (herbs both from our garden). I'm trying to

think if I put in anything else. I think I also put in a dollop of

tomato paste (I can't remember the US equivalent - it is the

concentrated completely smooth paste from 100% tomatoes) because the

tomatoes weren't organic/homegrown, so I figured they'd need a bit

of extra flavour. I can imagine I might have put in a date and

perhaps something a bit salty. I would have just added water as

needed. It would be nice made with stock, but I didn't have any on

hand.

It was nice, but I actually served it cold as it is summer here and

we've just finished a heatwave. It tasted a bit like the chopped

tomato mix I put on bruschetta, but of course, smoother. I would

make it again even before I get a vitamix! I imagine that using the

vitamix would make it more soup like because it would be even

smoother and of course, warm. With a vitamix I'd be tempted to use

a small red onion and perhaps some celery. You could actually even

throw in a carrot - I often add them to pasta sauces and the kids

don't notice as long as the sauce is smooth.

And sorry for just butting into the conversation. I just joined the

group and haven't done an intro. I don't have a vitamix but am

saving for one, so thought I'd learn a bit more about them first.

I'm was a home economist and a caterer years ago, am vegetarian, 99%

vegan and aim for super healthy food. And I do write lots of

recipes (have taught cooking and written a couple of cookbooks just

for classes, etc) so hopefully I'll be able to help with some recipe

ideas for other people too.

Fiona

On 16/02/2011 10:49 AM, justdeb123 wrote:

I am going to make a bean puree soup, it won't be 100%

done in the vita mix though.

I also want to do a tomato soup using whole tomatoes, but

I am still looking for a good recipe.

--

February 15, 2011

I broke the stem part off and just used the leaf. I was just watching your ice cream demo, did I see you drop grapes in still on the stems? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann SavageSent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:08 PM Subject: Re: Re: Things are going well... Oh yea - I wanted to ask about the Kale - did you include the stem - it is the most bitter (and very fibrous) part... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))>< On'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Feb 15, 2011, at 5:08 PM, garyamythompsonjr wrote: Have you put kale in all of your smoothies with avocado? If so, you might try them with JUST the avocado. Kale is very bitter so that might be what you're tasting.>> I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work. > > I am trying to use avocado because I want the " good " fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter. > > Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first. > > I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.>

February 15, 2011

The Green Ice Cream? No - those were "picked" frozen grapes...Good that you took the stem off - Kale stems are best sent to the compost pile (IMO)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Feb 15, 2011, at 7:43 PM, Deb DeMita wrote:

I broke the stem part off and just used the leaf. I was just watching your ice cream demo, did I see you drop grapes in still on the stems? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann SavageSent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 7:08 PM Subject: Re: Re: Things are going well... Oh yea - I wanted to ask about the Kale - did you include the stem - it is the most bitter (and very fibrous) part... Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))>< On'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Feb 15, 2011, at 5:08 PM, garyamythompsonjr wrote: Have you put kale in all of your smoothies with avocado? If so, you might try them with JUST the avocado. Kale is very bitter so that might be what you're tasting.>> I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie in for lunch at work. > > I am trying to use avocado because I want the "good" fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter. > > Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing. Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later some orange juice as it was too thick at first. > > I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.>

February 15, 2011

Nice to see you, Fiona! We have other members from Oz here so you should feel right at home. And don't feel weird about being here and not yet having a Vitamix--I joined the Norwalk juicer support group a few years before I had enough to buy my own. Your amassed knowledge will just burst forth when you get your Vitamix.

Re: Re: Things are going well...

I did a tomato soup the other day in my blender, but I'm still saving for a vitamix (and just learning here in the meantime) so I can't tell you about the heating etc, just about a blender tomato soup.

I just made it up as I went, based on what we had around. I put in whole tomatoes, a clove of garlic, a handful of fresh basil leaves and some spring onions (herbs both from our garden). I'm trying to think if I put in anything else. I think I also put in a dollop of tomato paste (I can't remember the US equivalent - it is the concentrated completely smooth paste from 100% tomatoes) because the tomatoes weren't organic/homegrown, so I figured they'd need a bit of extra flavour. I can imagine I might have put in a date and perhaps something a bit salty. I would have just added water as needed. It would be nice made with stock, but I didn't have any on hand.

It was nice, but I actually served it cold as it is summer here and we've just finished a heatwave. It tasted a bit like the chopped tomato mix I put on bruschetta, but of course, smoother. I would make it again even before I get a vitamix! I imagine that using the vitamix would make it more soup like because it would be even smoother and of course, warm. With a vitamix I'd be tempted to use a small red onion and perhaps some celery. You could actually even throw in a carrot - I often add them to pasta sauces and the kids don't notice as long as the sauce is smooth.

And sorry for just butting into the conversation. I just joined the group and haven't done an intro. I don't have a vitamix but am saving for one, so thought I'd learn a bit more about them first. I'm was a home economist and a caterer years ago, am vegetarian, 99% vegan and aim for super healthy food. And I do write lots of recipes (have taught cooking and written a couple of cookbooks just for classes, etc) so hopefully I'll be able to help with some recipe ideas for other people too.

Fiona

On 16/02/2011 10:49 AM, justdeb123 wrote:

I am going to make a bean puree soup, it won't be 100% done in the vita mix though.

I also want to do a tomato soup using whole tomatoes, but I am still looking for a good recipe.

--

February 15, 2011

+1 try it without the Kale.

also withOUT the PIT.

Tony

On 2/15/2011 5:08 PM, garyamythompsonjr wrote:

Have you put kale in all of your smoothies with avocado?

If so, you might try them with JUST the avocado. Kale is

very bitter so that might be what you're tasting.

>

> I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix.... I

have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to get

up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a smoothie

in for lunch at work.

>

> I am trying to use avocado because I want the "good"

fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the 1/2 of

the same avocado. both smoothies have been very bitter.

>

> Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and

greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing.

Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning

I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4

cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf

and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later

some orange juice as it was too thick at first.

>

> I tasted it and then added some agave nectar, but it

was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

>

February 15, 2011

I'd love to hear if you find a good bean puree soup recipe. Lea Ann posted a recipe for tomato soup recently. It was super easy and I just found the post with it, so here is what she said in quotes below:

" I've made cream of tomato soup with tomatoes, a small cube of sharp cheddar cheese, a veggie bullion cube, a small lemon wedge and 4-5 dates (cream of tomato soup from 's is really sweet). If you add some zucchini it adds creaminess. Add some sun dried tomatoes and it gets thicker and has a really nice, bumped up tomato flavor... "

Here is another recipe Lea Ann shared for Tomato Basil Soup, and what Fiona did sounds yummy too!

http://wn.com/VITA-MIX_MAGIC_Tomato_Basil_Soup_with_Kirsty

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM, justdeb123 <battleraven@...> wrote:

I am going to make a bean puree soup, it won't be 100% done in the vita mix though.

I also want to do a tomato soup using whole tomatoes, but I am still looking for a good recipe.

>

> How about making hot soups on the vitamix to take to work? They reheat well. My daughter takes some to school in a thermos and no need to reheat. You can add in some avocado when you are ready to eat! Yum...

> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

>

February 15, 2011

What about using one of the Tortilla soup recipes as a starting

point and them experiment from there.

Tony

On 2/15/2011 6:49 PM, justdeb123 wrote:

I am going to make a bean puree soup, it won't be 100%

done in the vita mix though.

I also want to do a tomato soup using whole tomatoes, but

I am still looking for a good recipe.

> >

> > I have very pleased so far with my Vita mix....

I have been having 1 green smoothie each day and hope to

get up to 2. I am tying to find something to take a

smoothie in for lunch at work.

> >

> > I am trying to use avocado because I want the

"good" fat it has. I have made 2 smoothies (each using the

1/2 of the same avocado. both smoothies have been very

bitter.

> >

> > Now I have never really bought fresh fruits and

greens before, as I HATED them. It is a consistency thing.

Did I maybe use something that was not ripe? This morning

I had 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4

cup frozen dark cherries 2 handfuls of spinach 1 kale leaf

and 1/2 avocado (and the pit). I added ice, and then later

some orange juice as it was too thick at first.

> >

> > I tasted it and then added some agave nectar,

but it was still on the bitter side. It was drinkable.

> >

>

February 15, 2011

THANKS so much for digging those up - I wanted to, but was just too lazy :-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Feb 15, 2011, at 8:22 PM, Kimble wrote:

I'd love to hear if you find a good bean puree soup recipe. Lea Ann posted a recipe for tomato soup recently. It was super easy and I just found the post with it, so here is what she said in quotes below:

"I've made cream of tomato soup with tomatoes, a small cube of sharp cheddar cheese, a veggie bullion cube, a small lemon wedge and 4-5 dates (cream of tomato soup from 's is really sweet). If you add some zucchini it adds creaminess. Add some sun dried tomatoes and it gets thicker and has a really nice, bumped up tomato flavor..."

Here is another recipe Lea Ann shared for Tomato Basil Soup, and what Fiona did sounds yummy too!

http://wn.com/VITA-MIX_MAGIC_Tomato_Basil_Soup_with_Kirsty

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM, justdeb123 <battleraven@...> wrote:

I am going to make a bean puree soup, it won't be 100% done in the vita mix though.

I also want to do a tomato soup using whole tomatoes, but I am still looking for a good recipe.

>

> How about making hot soups on the vitamix to take to work? They reheat well. My daughter takes some to school in a thermos and no need to reheat. You can add in some avocado when you are ready to eat! Yum...

> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

>

February 15, 2011

Hi Fiona,Waving hi from Sydney :-) Welcome to the group, it's great to have another Aussie here. This group is a fantastic resource of amazing info, and not all of it related to the Vitamix! Your tomato soup sounds interesting! I am also a vegetarian (newbie since the beginning of the year), I eat pretty healthily although there is still loads of room for improvement. I would like to increase the raw component of my diet, and the VM is great for that, but for now I am just enjoying discovering meat-free cooking. I ordered my VM through Everten Online at http://www.everten.com.au/category/Vitamix-Total-Nutrition-Center.html/ (I wish we could get them through Lea Ann here in Australia!) and got the free dry container with it.

Hope you get yours soon!

Niki GloverCentral Coast, NSW, AustraliaPeople with humility don’t think less of themselves, they just think of themselves less.

On 16 February 2011 11:43, Fiona <fiona.k@...> wrote: