Bullshit Soup

Please don't let the name deter you!  BS is for butternut squash but it also quite accurately illustrates the method.  Basically - I've never made this same soup twice.  You may get irritated by how often the term "to taste" appears in my recipes, but quite frankly, this the basis for how you will craft your very own Bullshit Soup.  If you're cooking for someone other than your family or lover - wash your spoon!

Here is what you will need:

(6-8 servings)

1 large butternut squash

1 large sweet potato

small white onion

ginger

garlic

oil (canola is best)

cinnamon

curry powder

nutmeg

milk or substitute

butter or substitute

salt

pepper

Begin!

• Peel the sweet potato (also called YAMS for all you newbies) and butternut squash and cut into chunks (a little bigger than a single Rubik's cube piece)
• Place in large bowl and cover (but don't drench) in oil then add spices (about 2 teaspoons of each)
• Place on baking sheet and cook for around 20-30 minutes at 350C or until all pieces are mash-able (try not to make 'em crunchy - but if you do, stop here and serve as french fries!)
• Meanwhile in a large pot...heat oil at low temperature and add finely chopped onion, garlic, and ginger
• When squash and potatoes are ready, add to pot along with butter (about the same amount you'd use to make KD) and 2-3 cups of milk
• Use electric handheld blender directly in pot to puree contents - you'll need to add milk until you get to your desired consistency (If using a traditional blender, transfer the soup back into the pot to heat)
• Now get to "to tasting" - add spices until it's right for you

The soup is great garnished with a little goat cheese and freshly toasted bread.

Oh yeah, and butternut squash is pretty good for you too - low in fat, high in fibre and powerful nutrients, and contains a good amount of antioxidants.  More info here: http://www.wholeliving.com/article/power-foods-butternut-squash

Just don't add too much butter!