We're doing a smorgasboard of left overs.  There is quite an array of bits of this and that in the refrigerator.  Not really compatible enough to throw together into soup, but filling and nutricious stuff!  

A little mac and cheese, some beans, some corn, half a stuffed pepper, a bit of smashed potatoes, and a couple of other things.  Hmmm.  That sounds like a pretty good soup!

When the weather turns a bit nippy, my first fall craving is always a root veggie roast – whatever is readily available drizzled with some EVOO and balsamic vinegar then slow roasted.  Picked up some jasmine rice yesterday and that should be good with it.  Also with a loaf of sourdough rye.  Yum!

The veggies this time around will be beets, onions, garlic, parsnips, little new potatoes, both orange and white sweet potatoes/yams, and the biggest carrots I've EVER seen (but was assured were very good).  Usually throw in some rutabega and turnips – maybe next time.

Wow!  Had to come add that this was a new (to us) rice and it is the BEST I've ever eaten!  It is actually called "Jazzmen Rice," with a pic of Louis Armstrong on the package, raised and packaged in LA.  Big Lots had the 28 oz pkg for $1!  And it is wonderful stuff.  (Am loving our little rice cooker more each time we use it!)

Will be going back to get more of the rice for sure.

And the veggies turned out great.  Cooked beyond looking at all appealing, but I like them that way - all carmelized and crunchy around the edges.  Between them and the rice, I am stuffed!