When you are out in the wilderness, it’s important to be prepared. You don’t want to end up eating Ramen noodles or Cup o’ Soups when you can easily warm up with your own delicious variety at camp. By equipping yourself with canned or dry beans, and vegetables that are easy to bring to camp such as carrots, onions, and sweet potatoes-- you won’t have to worry about spoilage.
My personal take on cooking, (which you will soon catch on to) is that it shouldn’t be something to fear and you don’t always have to rely on recipes if you understand a few basics. Most importantly, my advice is to trust yourself and constantly taste the pot and adjust the flavours according to your unique taste buds.
Yes, soup for you. Image by stu spicack @ flickr
I like to throw beans/legumes or grains to make a thicker soup and get in some extra protein and nutritional value. You don’t have to worry about the right proportions of bean or grain to water in this case because it is in a soup and the consistency doesn’t matter. If you need more liquid, add more. If you want a creamier consistency, use a handheld immersion blender to puree your soup. If you are at camp, you can add a can of coconut milk for extra creaminess.
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