The Weelicious Crock Pot Black Bean Soup

{Picture is via the Weelicious website}

I am OBSESSED with this soup! I have now made it twice and have even eaten ALL the frozen left overs that I "saved". This Black Bean Soup and Chili are two items I MUST have in my freezer at ALL times!
Weelicious is an AMAZING blog that post TONS of healthily recipes for children. Well, I am 30 and trying to eat better so this is my diet meal plan recipe spot! Tiny already eats healthy and the Hubs is SO picky I don't even try with him!

Here is their great Crock Pot (which I love all things made in a crock pot) Black Bean Soup!

{Recipe is via the Weelicious website}

Crock Pot Black Bean Soup (Serves 6)

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion, diced
3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
2 Cups Dried Black Beans, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
1 32 oz Chicken Broth or Vegetable Stock, low sodium
1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped
2 Bay Leaves
2 Tsp Kosher Salt
1 Cup Water

Accompaniments: Yogurt, Sour Cream, Crème Fraiche

1. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and sauté onions for 4 minutes.
2. Add chopped garlic and sauté an additional minute.
3. Place the onion garlic mixture into the crock pot along with the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
5. Using either a hand blender or traditional blender, puree the ingredients to your desired texture (I like to get it so a few pieces of beans are still visible so the soup is thick and still has a bit of texture).
6. Top with a dollop of yogurt, sour cream or crème fraiche.
7. Serve.

Time to bust out that crock pot, soak some black beans, slow cook, and ENJOY! Thank you Weelicious for all your GREAT recipes!

WebTastic Wednesday

I have had the pleasure in working with Kathy from The Modern Polka Dot. She is this creator of all the cute Tiny Bit More designs. From our blog, Etsy store, business cards, stickers, and oh so more. Kathy is AMAZING to work with and has a great turn around time. She has wonderful prices and will even create 3 choices if you need them. I think I fell in love with the 1st one she made for me! Kathy is so patient with changes and willing to make you happy! If you are looking for a blog lift, business cards, an Etsy make over, or more head on over to the Modern Polka Dot and sweet Kathy will not disappoint you!

Oh, and not only is she fantastic and too cute she is also expecting Baby Number TWO!!!!

Check out the Modern Polka Dot blog, her personal blog, and her Etsy store you will be happy you did!

Initially Yours Monogramming! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

Do you remember these DARLING outfits???

I found Initially Yours Monogramming through the blog world and I have fallen in Love with her AND her work. Summer is SO nice and SO creative and her prices are SO reasonable.

Look What J got in the mail today! I am SO in LOVE!



Go check out her blog and get monogramming crazy so I won't be the only one! ;)

Favorite Blogs: P is For Party

Christi and I have grown up together and she is the author of an AMAZING blog: P is For Party this is a MUST read. Christi was the brain behind J's "Tiny" party AND she even featured it on her blog! Her blog is FULL of great parties and ideas. She features her own idea boards, Real-Life Parties, and even those parties we dream of having. Go check out P is For Party and go grab some GREAT ideas for your next party. Party on!