The Green Muse

I’m a girl who loves Pinterest. I could scroll for hours, saving everything I wish I had like aesthetic outfits, dreamy home setups, and, of course, recipes. Sometimes I even buy a little something from a link I clicked because it was just too adorable or felt like something I couldn’t live without.

I’ve saved so many recipes on my boards, even though at the time, I couldn’t master a single one. But then I came across this soup recipe. It looked fantastically scrumptious; so colorful, so creamy. And I’m a soup girly. I had to save it.

Even though I doubted I could pull it off (I somehow always mess something up), something about this one made me pause. The recipe is from The Endless Meal, created by Kristen Stevens. I thought, How hard can a soup be?

So I clicked the link. I scrolled through the process. And guess what?

I actually made it. Successfully.

It was the first Pinterest recipe I’ve ever truly followed through on, and it turned out amazing. I felt so accomplished. For someone who usually relies on others’ cooking (because mine never hits the same), this soup gave me a whole new kind of confidence. It was flavorful, rich, and warming to the soul.

Now, I talk about that soup all the time. Whenever the topic of cooking comes up, I bring it up like it’s my signature dish. And honestly? It might be. I may not feel like I can cook for others just yet, but this one? I’d serve it to anyone with pride.

Thinking about it now makes me want to make it again, but this time in a big ol’ batch. Because yes, I will need leftovers.

Have you ever tried a recipe that changed how you feel about yourself in the kitchen? Tell me below — or send me one to try next!