Vegetarian Loaded Potato Soup

For two weeks I tried an all vegetarian diet. I honestly had no idea what to eat, so  the firrst thing I tried was a recipe I already new and loved. This is vegetarian version of one of my favorite soups. Just leave out the bacon and use vegetable broth. Simply enjoy!

Ingredients

6 Large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Large Onion, diced
1 Quart Vegetable Broth
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 Cup Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Cup Milk
16 oz Container Sour Cream
1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

Makes 24 or more (I got 27 out of my last batch)

1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces, or 115 grams) butter, softened
2/3 cup (125 grams) light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon table salt (I often use a half teaspoon, but I like more salt in my baked goods)
1 1/2 cups (120 grams) rolled oats
3/4 cup (120 grams) raisins
1/2 cup walnuts (65 grams), chopped (optional)

Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Stir this into the butter/sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins and walnuts, if using them.

chill the dough for a bit in the fridge and then scoop it, or scoop the cookies onto a sheet and then chill the whole tray before baking them.

Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes (your baking time will vary, depending on your oven and how cold the cookies were going in), taking them out when golden at the edges but still a little undercooked-looking on top. Let them sit on the hot baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool.