One Fine, Fall Day.

I think that we can all agree that FALL is one of the things most missed when in Uganda (or Rwanda). David, Ally, our new friend Lexi, and I decided to have a fall weekend... Filled with homemade pumpkin soup, caramel apple cider, and pumpkin pancakes :)

Pumpkin Soup Ingredients:

Pumpkin, of course

Olive Oil

Milk

Chilli Powder

Cumin

Sugar

Salt

Garlic

Vegetable or Chicken Stock

and Water

(The amounts are not exact, as we did not really follow a recipe. Just use your intuition and taste buds to make it delicious!!).

First, Cut and peel the pumpkin (we used a medium sized one... and it fed 6 people). Cut it into large cubes. Season with Chilli powder, drizzle with oil, and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and combine the pumpkin, approximately 2 cups of milk, 3 cups of water, a couple teaspoons of the vegetable powder stock, cumin, chilli powder, a couple teaspoons of sugar, salt, and chopped garlic in a large pot. Bring to a boil and let boil for a few minutes. Turn heat down and let simmer for 10-15 minutes while stirring/mashing frequently. While cooking, the pumpkin should begin to fall apart. Mash/Mix until the mixture reaches a soup consistency (you can blend if you want it completely smooth).