Spicy Bisque To Warm You On A Cold Night

At a recent farmer's market, I came across this delicious soup recipe. The ginger and cayenne pepper make this soup a little spicy but so good on a cold fall night. Enjoy!

Spicy Winter Squash Bisque

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Medium Onion, coarsely chopped

2 Tbsps of Chopped Fresh Ginger

1 Medium Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed

1 3/4 Cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth

1 Cup of Coconut Milk

2 Tbsps of Sugar

1/4 Tsp of Salt

1/4 Tsp of Cayenne Pepper

Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger and cayenne pepper, saute 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in squash and broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 3o minutes or until squash is tender. Add coconut milk, sugar, and salt; cook five minutes more. Process mixture in batches in a blender. Serves six.

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It's The Great White Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

I love decorating my home for the fall season. Baskets of assorted gourds and pumpkins, candle holders adorned with colorful candy corn and beautiful orange Chinese lantern flowers are a few of my favorites.

This year, I plan on going a little more contemporary by decorating with white pumpkins. I love the simple look of a white pumpkin on a black stand with black stenciling. A few grouped together would make quite a statement and look fabulous on a fireplace mantle. Plus, for under $5 a pumpkin, it is a cost effective way to decorate for the fall season.

Pumpkins available at your local grocery store.