October is almost over, which means fall is already half over if you can believe it. It feels like just yesterday, the hubby and I were strolling down the charming streets of Portsmouth, New Hampshire on our anniversary weekend, but low and behold that was in fact over a month ago! With the arrival of fall, my (and probably a lot of other people as well) senses shift and suddenly I'm craving those hearty, nostalgic meals that stick to your bones and warm you from the inside out. The weather hasn't quite been cooperating, and I can't say that I'm complaining. We've had a pretty mild fall so far, all things considered. I think I can count on one hand the number of days that temperatures have dropped below 45 at night and on average, the temperatures during the days have been close to 60 give or take. Granted, we just endured a hurricane that was dubbed the largest storm in history for New England, but thank God Almighty it was rain and not ice and snow.
All that said, it was high time I made some soup. I really thought about it yesterday while I was relaxing at home and the wind and rain was pummeling the bay window, but my fear that the power would go out mid-cooking overcame my desire to make one of my favorite meals. So, it was only natural that my next opportunity, I was at the grocery store filling my basket with all kinds of goodies. (Despite the torrential rains that were flooding the streets - totally unexpected.)
So here we are. A year or two ago, I took my favorite soup of all time - butternut bisque - and gave it a little twist by adding sweet potato. With the help of some spices, herbs and a touch of sweetness mixed with stock and light cream, my new favorite soup was complete. Paired with the only natural thing to complete this kind of meal - a crusty grilled cheese sandwich, I was a happy girl (and I'm pretty sure my husband was a happy man.)To soup... Enjoy the season's flavors while you can.
No comments:
Post a Comment