Fall with a Kick

I'm trying to stay true to my promise to keep you informed about Chocolate and Zucchini. Clotilde struck again with this recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Soup. (Yes, it's another soup, but it's fall! Soups are warm, filling, and often leave leftovers for a family our size.) The familiarity of the pumpkin flavor evokes the comfort of fall, while the spicy flavors give the soup an exciting kick! I personally recommend adding the creme fraiche to the soup before serving. I tried serving it with a dollop on each soup bowl, but it wasn't dramatic enough to forego making the taste uniform throughout the soup. If you'd like a garnish, try a parsley sprig or, if you dare, a mint leaf. Have I mentioned how I appreciate the inexpensive, uncomplicated, healthy recipes she posts? So good!

(By the way, I'm not going to dedicate a whole post to it, but you should really try her Butternut Squash and Vanilla Soup. You'll be as surprised as I was by its aromatic punch.)