Friday, September 26, 2008

Fall Recipe and Table setting



Heidi Ann from Foxgloves, Fabric and Folly is hosting a fall recipe and table setting day for Saturday. When the weather cools down I like to cook foods like soup, gumbo and chili. One of my favorite soups to prepare is "Pumpkin Soup." I serve salad and crackers(sometimes yeast rolls) with the soup.

Pumpkin Soup

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 (29 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
• 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
• 2/3 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary

• DIRECTIONS
1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the butter until soft.
2. Combine the onion, garlic, ham, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, cream, thyme, pepper, and rosemary in a slow cooker set to Low; cook 8 to 10 hours. Serve and enjoy

My fall tablescape is a re-post.

8 comments:

LBP said...

Your tablescape is lovely and the recipe for pumpkin soup (something I have never had) sounds delicious!

Blessings

Linda

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

What a beautiful centerpiece! Your tablesetting looks so warn and inviting! Never heard of pumpkin soup, but it sounds tasty!

Congratulations of your newest addition...what a sweet bundle of joy! ~Rhonda :)

Anonymous said...

I have never had pumpkin soup but I am going to try yours. Congratulations on the new little one. Love the photo.

Patti said...

What a gorgeous table setting. I love your dishes; so colorful! Pumpkin soup...how perfectly fall- yum!

Jennifer said...

Very pretty table setting.I never had pumpkin soup,I will have to try it.Thank you for visiting me.Happy Fall,Jen

One Shabby Old House said...

Hi Sue,
It has been awhile since I have had Pumpkin soup. As I remember it is very good. I am glad that you gave the recipe so that I can make some.
Your tablescape is very pretty.
As a traveling nurse how long are you usually there? Does the Hospital help you find a place? The reason I ask is that we have a room that have thought about renting out. My friend suggested that we post it at the hospital.
Becky

Kimberly said...

Love all the color in your tablescape. And those woven chargers are great!

Heidi said...

Hi Sue, Such beautiful Autumn dishes!....love your tablesetting! so inviting!!...so seasonal! and what a yummy looking Fall recipe!! I am so thrilled you participated in my "exchange"!!...I am adding your blog to my favorites right this minute!....Enjoy your week ahead!...Your friend, heidi XO