Cream of Asparagus Soup - Keto!

It's fall and therefore it's soup season around here. Bulo came into the kitchen the other day and exclaimed, "It's fall - soup time!" So for our menu's I've added soup to just about every night's meal. All the recipes for Cream of Asparagus that I found online called for a roux. I'd prefer to keep the flour out. So this recipe is senza flour or any grains and it is therefore a great Keto side dish. If you are unfamiliar with the Keto Lifestyle, here is a cool little visual aid to help you better understand. That aside, this recipe, regardless of how you're eating, is warming and delicious especially served with baked salmon.

No flour and only grass fed dairy. Try Natural by Nature Dairy products.

Yield: 4 Side ServingsAuthor: Poppies and Paperbacks

Cream of Asparagus Soup - Keto!

No flour in this one! But it is hearty and delicious irrespective of the lack of grains or a roux.

INGREDIENTS:

Cream of Asparagus Soup - Keto!

• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 yellow onion and 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/4 Cup heavy cream (grass fed, organic only)
• 1 Tbs. Olive oil
• 2 lemons. 1 juiced and zested. Reserve the other.
• 2 Cups chicken stock (you can make your own bone broth to add to this if you prefer)
• 4 Tbs. goat cheese (for garnish)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper (use sparingly)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove woody part of stem from the asparagus and steam prepared asparagus.
2. Cook onion in olive oil until translucent.
3. Add both the asparagus and onion to food processor and process. (Reserve 4 asparagus stalks).
4. Add onion/asparagus to soup pot. Add the stock and heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice and seasonings.
6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with goat cheese, lemon zest and crushed red pepper. Serve with a slice of lemon to squeeze into soup before enjoying.

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Soul Warming - One Pot Tuscany Pumpkin Fusilli - October is National Pasta Month

The star of this show!

Yield: 6 Hearty ServingsAuthor: Me!

One Pot Tuscany Pumpkin Fusilli

This recipe is a heart warming, autumn filled, aromatic, comfort food formula that is a massive crowd pleaser. Plus it's all thrown together in one pot! The star of this show is the Tuscany Pumpkin pasta sauce by Cucina Antica.

INGREDIENTS:

One Pot Tuscany Pumpkin Fusilli

• One jar Cucina Antica Tuscany Pumpkin Pasta Sauce (plus this jar filled with water)
• 2 Hot Link Sausages (I prefer the Evergood brand)
• 1 yellow onion, sliced and slices halved
• 5 Cups (roughly 10 oz.) Fusilli pasta (good substitutes are Radiatori, Rigatoni or Rotini)
• One generous bunch fresh basil leaves
• Fresh oregano and thyme for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add all ingredients to a sturdy large pot. Cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-18 minutes until the pasta is al dente.

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October - It's Decorative Gourd Season Mother@#$%^&*

You can see these on the front stoop, right now. They're being decorative.

Many years ago, perhaps seven or something, I was at a book club meeting and one of the ladies loudly piped up, in a silent lul, "It's decorative gourd season mother@#$%^&*!" And she drew from her pocket one of the most magnificent pieces I have ever heard or read in my entire life. The room was silent as she began to read.  The silence lasted only mere seconds as the words tumbled from her mouth. She was, first of all, an excellent wordsmith herself and an even better expresser of said words. The 10 of us in the room were quite literally rolling on the floor, stomachs clutched in pain, as we wretched with hysteria at this freaking awesome phenomenon!

I myself at the time, never knew or had even heard of McSweeney's. But my word, it was a gift of spirit that night, that I was so vigorously introduced to the wonder of a great laugh, an interesting story or a blathering of sophisticated etymology that has now become a pretty exceptional companion.

So, for your autumn reading pleasure,  may I suggest you go and read this wonderful work of art by Colin Nissan.  It's Decorative Gourd Season, Mother@#$%^&*. Beware, the language is @#$%!