Thursday, October 29, 2009

Comforting~



I love butternut squash soup~
Many different versions.
This one was just sautéed garlic and onions.. cubed squash(half of one).. some maple syrup to help caramelize~

Added turkey broth.. once everything was fork tender I used my small motor hand held mixer to purée..

Then added a bit of milk and some light coconut milk..salt and pepper and my salted herbs..It really doesn't take much to satisfy..does it?



I was enamoured with the Courges displays at La Ferme De La Huppe in Provence in September of 2008..I understand there are new owners now..I wonder if it is as charming as ever?



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  1. Hélène (Cannes)October 29, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Je passe en coup de vent. je suis à Paris pour la semaine. Je reviendrai vite voir tout ce que j'ai loupé dès mon retour. Je m'en réjouis d'avance !
    Bisous
    hélène

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  2. La Table De NanaOctober 29, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Bonne Semaine Hélène!!!!

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  3. Ju (The Little Teochew)October 29, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Oh gosh, the third butternut squash soup I am seeing today! It's a sign ... I should make some too :) I love your pumpkin bowl! And adding coconut milk? Genius!

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  4. CathyOctober 29, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I have a butternut squash that is just waiting to be turned into soup. You've served it so beautifully in your little pumpkin bowl, Monique. Gorgeous photos.

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  5. ZurinOctober 29, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    what a gorgeous looking soup! love the bowl and the picture of those different pumpkins and squash. lovely :))

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  6. Thibeault's TableOctober 29, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    It is 6:10 AM here on the west coast and I'm looking at your soup and wishing I had a bowl of it.

    I have a butternut squash on hand. I'm seriously considering putting a pot of soup on to simmer. I could take some to work with me for lunch. I think I might even have a can of coconut milk in the cupboard. Thanks Monique.

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  7. Kathy WalkerOctober 29, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I really enjoy butternut soup. This looks creamy and with coconut, yum. I will have to give it a try this season. I love your little pumpkin bowl!

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  8. NinetteOctober 29, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    I love your pumpkin bowl and what's in it! I never thought to put coconut milk with butternut squash. Of course -- what a great combo.

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  9. KathleenOctober 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I love butternut soup too..
    I didn't remember you had the CTS bowls too!
    I got my little boys John Deere plates for .17 the other day.
    That's a scoop...I didn't post that yet!
    Happy Halloween!

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  10. food with styleOctober 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    oolala i love your stuff!

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  11. MaminaOctober 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    La butternut est ma préférée. malheureusement, je n'ai pas une aussi jolie soupière.

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  12. Lori (All That Splatters)October 29, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Monique, that is a beautiful soup bowl!! I love butternut soup. I have an acorn squash currently on hand and may have to see if I can substitute it in my soup. Yours looks delicious!

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  13. Isabelle LambertOctober 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    oh my god ! mais où trouves tu de la si jolie vaisselle ? je suis complètement jalouse !
    la butternut, est l'une des seules courges que j'aime :)

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  14. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...October 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I have made butternut soup more than anything this fall...I could bath in it!! Adore it. The detailed pumpkin bowl, almost like a tiny Tureen stole my heart once again! There is a lot of heart stealing here on this wonderful blog...Made a fabulous apple pie yesterday out of courtlands of all things....yummy and can't wait for you to see it...will blog soon. Happy eating, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  15. SavoringTime in the KitchenOctober 29, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Your soup looks so inviting in those adorable bowls! I do love squash and gourds and displays :)

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  16. EviOctober 29, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Love the pumpkin soup bowl!! Soup and Butternut Squash both call out in Fall. You make it look so good.

    p.s I love the idea that Sara has a couple of potential boyfriends waiting for her in Canada when she gets older :)

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  17. UnknownOctober 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Une soupe qui réchauffe le corps et le coeur, tout en douceur et si raffinée, comme ta soupière qui est vraiment trop cute !

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  18. La Cuisine d'HeleneOctober 29, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Que de belles photos!

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  19. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateOctober 29, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful M!! Gorgeous photos. :)

    What a great idea to add coconut ~ we would love it that way. xo

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  20. LindaOctober 29, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Not only would I adore your version of the butternut squash soup...but that tiny covered pumpkin bowl...I love it so...I want one! or Two or Four!LOL....
    I think this soup may be on our table this weekend....
    L~xo

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  21. La Table De NanaOctober 29, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Thank you! My soup is so out of focus maybe that is why the little tureens look good:)They took the spotlight..repeatedly~! Our light is getting scarce here..:( and I am not a photographer that knows how to adjust for shortcomings.
    I may have to rely on being a bystander this winter~

    Goodness knows what Soul Food will have~?No light and no blooms..



    I went to a book signing today of the latest cookbook I shared..We tasted wonderful olives..I will share the recipe with you soon.

    Kathleen... John Deere plates..Only you:) And only in the USA...:)

    Merçi..j'apprécie les gentils commentaires..

    Un peu comme un enfant :)..qui sourit sincèrement..quand on lui dit.. : "Wooaw!"
    Even if it's for small tiny things.

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  22. A Box of ChocolatesOctober 29, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Oh how lovely, I make a Butternut Pumpkin soup with green apple in it. It is deicious to. Sometimes I add a little crispy bacon too oh so nice. Such a pretty bowl too.

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  23. nooschiOctober 29, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Coconut milk and maple syrup? How unique. I really enjoy butternut squash soup and yours sound so neat. I also really love your bowls and plates. They are so different. The Courges pictures are very charming. What a nice fall post. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  24. vibiOctober 29, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    C'est fou ce que tu as de la joli vaisselle... ça doit certainement aider à la création de si beaux plats!

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  25. Kate at SerendipityOctober 30, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Monique, I have missed your lovely posts. I'm just back and catching up. This one is so gorgeous that I'm wishing we had butternut squash here.

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  26. BarbaraOctober 30, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    I love butternut squash soup! Coconut milk would be a perfect addition- giving it that creamy look, but with a lovely new flavor introduced.
    But even more than that, I am insane over your gorgeous soup bowls!

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  27. JamieOctober 30, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I love your photographs! Stunning! I love pumpkin soup and the one I make is vaguely similar to yours but I must now starting adding some maple syrup to mine! Beautiful! And I love the pumpkin tureen!

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  28. 2 StewsOctober 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    This really puts me in the mood for fall and the coconut milk makes it just a little different to be special.

    I want that tureen! I'm sure it makes the soup taste even more delicious, since we feast with our eyes first!

    Diane

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  29. Karen KOctober 31, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Where oh where did you get the adorable tureen? My mother would love one...so would I and my dear friend in California. That makes me want to try the soup. Mmm.

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  30. Marie RaynerNovember 1, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    Oh yumm!! I just made a lovely butternut squash and cider soup up at work the other night. Delicious!! I just love your tureen!!

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  31. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    The soup looks delicious and I am sure it tastes great but but I'm sorry your soup bowls are to die for. How gorgeous is that soup bowl! All your pictures are great.

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  32. Timeless GourmetNovember 2, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    Of course I would come to your site after an absence and find something so beautiful....always so heartwarmingly beautiful. Thank You.

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  33. TrissaNovember 2, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful pictures and I love the soup bowl and the picture of all the pumpkins!

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  34. Josée RoyNovember 2, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Bonjour Monique, je cuisine très peu les courges mais à voir cette bonne soupe c'est très tentant.

    Passe une belle journée.
    Josée xx

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  35. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    I love buttenut soup and how lovely this looks in your little dish!
    Ronelle

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