Snow Day!

I had one medium size winter squash, one large sweet potato, and some garlic and fresh parsley. Hmmmm, what to do? Snow Day Soup!

Super easy - while cutting up the squash and potato, allow some minced garlic to sizzle in olive oil over medium heat. Combine the squash and potato into the dutch oven with a small handful of chopped parsley and fresh squeezed lemon. Season with salt, crushed red pepper, and curry powder. Mix and then cover the ingredients with water (or chicken stock). Bring to boil (btb) then lower to simmer.

After about 40 minutes when the potato and squash are soft, puree either in a food processor or with a submersion blender. Note that this soup soaks up a LOT of water and may look more like a thick puree, just add more water (or chicken stock if you so prefer) while blending to the desired texture.

When serving garnish a drizzle of truffle oil and some parsley or arugula on top. If you have day old bread, whip up quick garlic croutons under the broiler.

Now, sit and watch the snow (or put in a travel mug and walk around outside)!!