may gray

it can get a little overcast this time of year in what's normally sunny San Diego.  they like to call it may gray and june gloom.  it can be a nice change and a great excuse for making a good soup.  this past week i made a delicious 15 bean soup and served it up with some delectable french country bread from the farmer's market.  i don't have a step by step recipe but basically i started with some beans...

and i soaked them overnight.  then i cooked them for about forever, periodically adding ingredients like garlic flavored, fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder, fresh zucchini, the juice of one whole lemon, onion, and some leftover pork tenderloin for that smoked meat flavor.  so i was feeling a little lazy and didn't want to go out and get a hambone or sausage?!

anyhow, here is the after cooking picture.  yes it was as hearty and delish as it looks.

and here is that bread that went along perfectly.