- cozy bits on a saturday - butternut squash soup -

a day at home

a day of happiness

a day of cozy cookery

hippychick's butternut squash soup

* no moo-ilk or butt-ahhh in this one *

ingredients

• 1 butternut squash
• 1 quart preserved peaches
• 1 cup raisins
• sea salt
• cardamom
• clove
• nutmeg
• curry
• mint
• water 

cookery process

• peel the butternut squash and chop into small-ish chunks.
• place squash into a large soup pot.
• add a dash of good sea salt.
• add just enough water to cover the squash.
• cook over medium high heat until squash is soft.
• remove from heat - do not drain.
• using a potato masher,  carefully mash the squash in the pot.
• add peaches and raisins.
• and spices to your liking.
• place the pot over medium heat.
• keeps goods at a slow simmer stirring often until desired thickness is achieved.

note: if you prefer a smoother soup - place all goods in a processor and process until smooth but be careful so as not to burn yourself.

enjoy!