Tuesday, September 28, 2010

what else to do with a batch of p nut brittle, besides munching it all plain

Garnish your soup with it! tremendous.
Acorn Squash Soup (approx 4 servings)

Oven to 350
Halve an acorn squash, with a spoon remove seeds from middle til clean.
rub each 1/2 with a pat of butter, a sprinkle of brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon.
Bake, 45 min, til a knife easily pierces the skin.
Set aside to cool.
In a pot, saute in a few T olive oil
1 sweet onion
1 T grated ginger
1 clove garlic
1 t sage
1 t crushed red pepper.
add:
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
the squash, (peel out flesh and toss the skin)
and add 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock
Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 25 min, or until carrots are soft.
Puree mixture in food processor or blender
add back to pot, check seasonings, adding salt and fresh grd pepper to taste.
Add 1/4 c half and half

to serve:
serve in cup with dwollop of greek yogurt sweetened with a dash of maple syrup, and chopped peanut brittle

(also served with green chopped salad and creamed mushrooms on toasted baguette bits.)

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