Domestic Science:: Eazy Peazy Tortellini Soup with Homemade Biscuits

Have a new category to the blog I'd like to call 'domestic science'. The art of domesticity is also a science. It can require calculating, formulating, processing at times..but in my case, when it comes to cooking, I don't measure...I 'eyeball' measurements and TASTE (the fun part). So, here is a recipe I will share that is quick, easy, and most of all kid-approved! (At least, in our household!)

Tortellini & Veggie Soup with 'Homemade' Cheese Biscuits

In a large soup pot, saute finely chopped garlic & onions in olive oil until soft. Pour in 1 whole box of chicken broth and top with a few cups of water. Add cumin, bay leaves, salt to taste. Bring to boil; add frozen veggies (half bag)- I choose the peas,carrots & corn mix. Simmer for a few minutes, then add 1 package of cheese tortellini. Cook tortellini according to pkg instructions. Keep taste testing (hard, I know)to make sure you have added enough spices. I keep it simple with salt, cumin and bay leaves (dried) but you can also add pepper, a dash of curry powder..whatever suits your fancy!

In the meantime, here's my 'homemade' version of cheese biscuits. Grab a box of Bisquick (cheater!) and pour half of mix in bowl with a couple of cups of milk. Stir, stir, stir, until you reach a firm consistency. Cut up small cubes of medium cheddar and stir into dough. I literally take a spoon and just drop hunk of batter out on an ungreased cookie sheet. Toss in oven preheated to 400F for 8-10 minutes. Serve with buttah baby!

And voila! Tastes better the next day when all the flavours have 'melded' together..mmm...it was my breakfast AND lunch today!

A few pics..because what good is a recipe without them!! ;)

it's depth of field...biscuit-style! Ready for the oven..


the soup, happily simmering away...mmMMMmm..


the soup...the cumin....the blackberry that never leaves my side while cooking. THAT,and my diet cola..


la flamme...(killing time..)


more pot...


If you make this recipe, I'd love to hear about what you thought of it! Send me a line or leave a comment ;).

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