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Fall is Soup Time

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Nutmeg has a bit of time on her hands this fall and this soup one of her new favorites:

Bosc Pears

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Pear, Fennel and Acorn Squash Soup
Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 4
 
This is an easy soup to celebrate the best of fall produce.
Note: mild curry can be added as well (optional). Enjoy!
Ingredients
  • 1 Small Fennel bulb, diced
  • 3 Shallots or ½ onion, diced
  • 1.5 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 2 Pears cored and cubed
  • 5 cups Vegetable or chicken stock
  • ½ Tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tsp. Fresh ginger, crushed
  • 2 Medium Acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • ½ Cup Coconut milk
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Saute fennel and shallots in pan with 1 Tbsp oil until lightly brown.
  2. Add the remaining oil and the pears.
  3. Saute for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a large pot, combine the stock, ginger, cinnamon and squash.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  6. When the squash is almost cooked, add the pear mixture, coconut milk, salt and pepper.
  7. Remove from heat and puree in a blender until smooth.

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Bermuda Trip Notes

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Ok so a little island time was long over due as Nutmeg pointed out it has been nine (9) years since we had been to an island and over 25 since her last visit to Bermuda! Bermuda is one of the most cosmopolitan of all the Atlantic/Caribbean islands with the British influence, global bank presence and established wealth it is not hard to imagine a fabulous vacation spot. The food was definitely tourist focused and priced accordingly, although we were not there long enough to find all of them we are certain there are some special spots. An almost hidden gem is Harry’s, located in an office complex by the Hamilton marina. This place has a great patio on a quiet cul de sac at the end of the marina. Great bar menu – must try the salt and pepper shrimp and the tuna carpaccio. They have a great cocktail selection and attentive wait staff. There is no danger of leaving hungry or thirsty from this place. We understand Friday afternoons this place rocks, for happy hour(s)…
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