Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Ohhhhhh my goodness. I had a feeling this soup would be good. But I underestimated just HOW good. If you want a meal with very little mess, cleanup or effort - add this to your menu (from Week 4).

 It was the perfect blend of creamy and spicy. The butternut squash flavor didn't overpower anything, and the kick was perfect. This is my new favorite soup. With some dipped naan, there's not much better.

 My sweet neighbors brought over the yummy side we paired it with above. It is called "Dahi Puri", a classic indian dish. She is from Gujarat, India, and has lived in the United States since she finished school and married her husband. It has been such a joy to be her neighbor, and I have been lucky enough to learn how to make several of her classic Indian dishes and desserts. Someday when my kids are older, I want to have an "international night" every week, and feature a new kind of meal from around the world. There will be no picky eaters in my home! {wishful thinking}