At the neurologist's office, I spied a copy of "Conceive" Magazine, a magazine devoted entirely to the topic of conceiving. Amongst many horrifying articles, including one discussing the best place to spend your "conceptionmoon" (oooh, Paris!), I found this wonderful recipe. I liberated it Tony Soprano-style when the nurse wasn't looking. As a side benefit, it supposedly increases fertility. So don't forget those IUD's, ladies.
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups whole milk (2% works fine, it's what I used)
1/2 vegetable broth
1 15-oz. can of pumpkin (butternut squash works great, too)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 black pepper
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and stir for 6-8 minutes, stirring periodically. Stir in turmeric, coriander, cayenne, mustard seed, and 1/2 tsp salt; cook another 2 minutes or so. Add milk, broth, and pumpkin, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins.
Place soup in a blender and puree until smooth, a little at a time and with the lid ajar, otherwise the blender will explode and soup will go everywhere. Return soup to the pan and add cilantro and remaining salt and pepper.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
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