So easy a Muggle can do it
(For those who haven’t read Harry Potter, a “muggle” is a person who lacks magical ability.)
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If you have leftovers that you just cannot stand to look at one more time, click here for an idea of what to do ‘em.
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And now, my favorite Magic Soup-ified recipe:
Red Pepper Magic Soup
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Red Pepper Magic Soup
(Makes 1 generous serving)
- 200 grams raw, sliced mushrooms
- 200 grams red pepper slices
- Oil, water, or broth for sautéing
- Liquid, such as non-dairy milk, broth, water, or a combination
- Garlic (I use 1 and 1/2 tablespoons)
- Salt to taste
Sauté the peppers over high heat in your sautéing-liquid-of-choice, with a dash of salt. After about a minute, add the garlic. When the peppers are soft, add the mushrooms and a bit more salt. Stir fry for a few minutes more, then transfer to your food processor, blender, or Magic Bullet. Add the liquid and blend. I like to leave some of the mushrooms out of the blender (to be added in after blending, for extra chew).
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Chocolate-Covered Meals of the Day
(You get two this time. Everyone knows that two is better than one 
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Above, with a banana, raw chard, and a bistro burger, cut in half (as per usual)
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Above, with Zesty Zucchini Fries, a Nectar bar, and a banana
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Don’t forget about these lovelies up for grabs.
If you’re planning to make a recipe and get 6 extra entries, please try to do it before Saturday so I can enter your name 6 extra times .
Looking for an easy way to get the 6 extra entries?
Making Magic Soup—any version, not just the red pepper one—totally counts. So find you some leftovers and start blending, STAT 
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Random note of the Day
Speaking of Magic… Harry Potter comes out today. Anyone else excited? When my sister first introduced me to the books, I had absolutely no interest. But Little Sister just would not shut up about them! So finally, I gave in… and was converted into a Harry Potter fan. I’m definitely not as big of a fanatic as Little Sister, though. She’s read every book at least 10 times, saw the movie at midnight on her birthday a few years ago, and she even asked me to make her a Harry Potter-themed cake.
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Oooooooh, the soup looks really good! If only I had seen the recipe earlier I’d have bought some ‘shrooms! Well, I’ll have Fall’s favourite curry tonight … can’t wait to try it!
That soup looks fantastic! I think its something I could make and know that no one else in my house would eat it…AND i love that you said “Muggle”! Harry Potter makes me happy
I have never read Harry Potter! Thanks for letting me in on the secret of what a muggle is.
More delicious soup!!
I’m not a Harry Potter fan, but I can understand how it sucks people in…it ended up happening for me with the Twilight series!
I have mushrooms and red pepper at home – yay!!
Hey Katie,
Not sure if you’re interested in this but I would be really, really interested to know how you and your family ate when in China and Japan/how a Chinese or Japanese family usually eats (if the two aren’t the same). I KNOW it can’t be the same as American Chinese food is!!
Have you tried Amy’s California Burgers? They’re not as high in protein but they have a wonderful taste of vegetables and bulgur wheat (I think..). Pretty sure they are vegan.
-Caroline
That soup looks so good!
For some reason, I never got into the Harry Potter books. I’ve seen all the movies though
Nice soup…yum!! Luv your nail color!
Enjoy!
I love Harry Potter. All the movies look amazing and Im working on reading the books! The soup looks great. I love red pepper in my soup.
I was just reading HP last night! The soup looks amazing!
hey katie!
Yum those soups look so delicious. Something about the coldness of winter always makes me crave soup…
That harry potter cake was so cute!
oh and I made your brownie batter oatmeal this morning!!!!!! I did the melted banana trick too witch was great.
thanks!
I am incapable of not having a type
I meant to say “which was great” not “witch” I need to go back to my fifth grade spelling class.
HARRY POTTER! Yayyyy.
I just can’t wrap my mind around magic soup. Reminds me of old people food lol.
-muffy
Wow, that soup looks delish!!! I will def have to try!!!! Have u made it before?
Love Harry Potter
I’m trying to get my boyfriend to watch the movies/read the books… no such luck!
Maybe I will make some of that magic soup for him
I totally got your “muggle” title. Made me laugh. My son got us all wrapped up in the stories…so I’ve read them all and seen all the movies.
had no idea the next movie was being released.
I’m off to see about some coconut butter jars.
SO excited about Harry Potter!! Yay!
I’m a big Harry Potter fan too. Actually, I had no interest in it when it first came out. I’ve read all of the books numerous times and have seen all the movies. I love it!
I haven’t kept up with the Harry Potter movies, but I loved the books. They’re great fun.
Oh, love Harry Potter! The soup sounds sooo good! We woke up to snow this morning and soup is totally on the agenda!
Of course, now we may need to add a certain movie as well! 
Katie, I have a question about the six extra entries. We’ve already posted about making your homemade fudge babies and blogging about the giveaway. Does that qualify for the extra 6 entries or should we share about another recipe we’ve done? Just curious! Sorry!
http://serenitysgivaways.blogspot.com/2009/12/chocolate-and-coconuts-yum.html
Love, love, love Harry Potter!!! And love that red pepper soup. It sounds so simple to make.
Question: What’s the stuff you’re dipping your zuke sticks in? I’m intrigued.
I love Harry Potter!
Your soups always look and sound delicious! Thanks for sharing!!
that soup sounds like it’s right up my alley. i love red peppers!
Yessssssss for Harry Potter – I am a fanatic. I even have a cat named Bellatrix – she’s really nasty and likes to scratch people.
I may have to make magic soup for dinner!
Love the Harry Potter reference!! I’ve been a huge fan of all the books and have enjoyed the movies as well.
I was so excited when the movie came out in theatres because I got tickets (through my boss) to a screening the day before it came out for the public!! It was really excited and my best friend and I enjoyed it far too much and may have cried at least once.
We actually made someone mad (unitentionally) who was buying tickets. The company who ran the screening were giving out cauldrons full of HP themed candy to those who attended. My friend got one and when we were leaving the theatre someone asked where she had gotten it. We said that we had just attended a screening of the film and gotten it as a parting gift. The girl gave us the DIRTIEST LOOK on earth and then walked away!!
I probably would have been bummed out too, but at least she was seeing it in less than 24 hours!
I was so excited to see this harry potter reference. I feel like everyone has forgotten about hp since twilight. NOT ME!!
That soup looks delicious!Especially for a cold night:-) cc
I made Magic Soup today because it’s crappy and rainy here. My soup was made of blended broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with some vegetable broth. Not enough taste so I added cumin and chili powder to give it more spice. Delicious Magic Soup!
Can you please enter me 6 more times so I can win some coconut butter and try more of your delicious recipes!
Wow your soup is making me H-U-N-G-R-Y! What a great idea for leftovers. I usually don’t ever have many left but I will keep this in mind. Usually when my veggies are on their way out I will put them all in a pot and boil them up into a soup and if there is too much for me to eat I will freeze different portions.
Katie, your creations are so innovative. Blended soup, what a clever use of leftovers! Warm soups are so hearty and soothing. Sometimes, when I want something satisfying, I use kabocha puree as a base, throw in some stirfried vegetables, maybe some brown rice, or sometimes I just keep it simple with olive oil, salt, and pepper. So versatile!
neither the harry potter books or movies come out today…?
yummy..that soup looks so good!!!
that soup sounds so good. i epitomize a cocina muggle–but i think i can pull this one off
is it strange that despite the amaze soup recipe, the main thing I noticed in this post is your nails. They are gorg. girl! I have a bad nail biting habit so I have the hands of a 12 year old boy.
but I digress…
the soup is amaze
I entered the Harry Potter fan base late myself. Only after a friend bought me the first two books and made me promise to read them. Then I was hooked!
Wait, so the movie came out? Because I’m pretty sure the last book came out since I read it
I looove Harry Potter, but I haven’t been keeping up with the movies. Every time I watch one, I get disappointed because they’re not as good as the books.
Faaaabulous soup idea, Katie! Perfect for this freezing cold weather!
Just wrote in planner…”Buy Bananas. Make Banana Boat.”
Love how you cut your veggie burgers in half. Just makes me happy.
I’m a proud muggle! I love HP, the books anyways. The movies are entertaining but I haven’t gotten around to seeing the last 2 :X
So I actually used leftover soup tonight as pasta sauce, does that count? It was actually really really good! I made an amazing split pea soup last night with split peas, adzuki bean flakes, artichoke, onion, mushrooms, and “not beef” broth and topped it with a soy swiss slice.
Tonight I used the leftovers on top of a giant bowl of spaghetti (still hugging my carbs!) and added a little vegan parm.
OMG I did not realize there was more Harry Potter coming out. I have only seen a few of the movies. It was good but I never really got into it.
Love the idea of random leftover soups–know I can participate because I have the bullet
I woke up at 3 AM thinking to myself “Banana Hammock” NOT “Banana Boat” Hello, type A…
Oooh, ok have a great idea. Tonight is chicken curry night. I will intentionally make too many veggies so I can make some curry soup, that sounds amazing.
My problem is I rarely ever have leftover veggies because I love to eat ‘em!
Love the HP cake!