I truly thought this soup would be a bore. Alice's soup recipes generally don't look all that inspiring to me. However, I am bound by my vow to cook everything in the book, The Art of Simple Food. It's an exercise that's good for the soul and the mind.
This is a very simple soup, by Alice standards. Beans, broth, onion and a butternut squash whacked up into pretty small pieces (which is a lot of whacking). Salt, sage and a bay leaf. In "variations" Alice suggests serving the soup over oiled, toasted thick slices of rustic bread. And therein lies the salvation of this simple soup, turning the final dish into yet another delight.
Lately I've been asking Randy to make green salads to go with the dinner entrees. Hearty salads with fruit and nuts, dressed with a basic vinaigrette. I like having him involved and in the kitchen, at least at the end of the cooking.
It's been a busy weekend. We hosted the guest speaker at the weaving guild meeting last week. We now have all the new sitting room furniture in place. Yippee! I've been working on Scott's quilt, working on NCHS stuff, and trying to get more of my life in order (which is a constant struggle). Details? Can't remember.
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