"Softly the evening came. The sun from the western horizon Like a magician extended his golden want o'er the landscape; Trinkling vapors arose; and sky and water and forest Seemed all on fire at the touch, and melted and mingled together." ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow AUTUMN HARVEST SOUP ~ adapted from Fine Cooking 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large diced yellow or red onion 3 diced carrots 2 minced cloves garlic 2 chopped yellow/orange peppers 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash pinch cayenne pepper or more to taste coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste 1 quart organic chicken broth 1 lb. chopped fresh tomatoes (or 14.5 oz. can diced) 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped thyme 2 cups chopped kale 1 cup well-rinsed chickpeas Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add squash, cayenne, salt & pepper. Ad...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )