Chef Bobby’s Fall Ginger and butternut squash soup
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Chef Bobby’s Fall Ginger and butternut squash soup

SOUP RECIPE: 1 Tbsp coconut or avocado oil 2 medium shallots (thinly diced) 6 cups peeled & chopped butternut squash (1 small butternut squash yields ~6 cups) 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper (plus more to taste) 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1-3 Tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp Cayenne optional 1-2 tsp chili garlic paste (optional) Instructions Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, shallots, Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add butternut squash and season with salt, pepper, curry powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir to coat. Then cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, maple syrup or coconut sugar, and chili garlic paste (optional – for heat). Bring to a low boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until butternut squash is fork tender. Use an immersion blender, or transfer soup to a blender, and purée on high until creamy and smooth. If using a blender, return soup back to pot. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more curry powder, salt, or sweetener as needed. Continue cooking for a few more minutes over medium heat. Serve as is or with garnishes of choice (options above). Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Best when fresh.

SOUP RECIPE: 1 Tbsp coconut or avocado oil 2 medium shallots (thinly diced) 6 cups peeled & chopped butternut squash (1 small butternut squash yields ~6 cups) 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper (plus more to taste) 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1-3 Tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp Cayenne optional 1-2 tsp chili garlic paste (optional) Instructions Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, shallots, Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add butternut squash and season with salt, pepper, curry powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir to coat. Then cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, maple syrup or coconut sugar, and chili garlic paste (optional – for heat). Bring to a low boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until butternut squash is fork tender. Use an immersion blender, or transfer soup to a blender, and purée on high until creamy and smooth. If using a blender, return soup back to pot. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more curry powder, salt, or sweetener as needed. Continue cooking for a few more minutes over medium heat. Serve as is or with garnishes of choice (options above). Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Best when fresh.

How to stay together and connected, while distanced this Thanksgiving
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How to stay together and connected, while distanced this Thanksgiving

For more information on Stephanie Huhn, email at stephaniemhuhn@gmail.com or head to her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HealingTheWhole

For more information on Stephanie Huhn, email at stephaniemhuhn@gmail.com or head to her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HealingTheWhole

Making holiday desserts with Bakehouse 46
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Making holiday desserts with Bakehouse 46

Bakehouse 46 retail manager Chelsea Smith joins us on The Nine to talk about holiday desserts.

Bakehouse 46 retail manager Chelsea Smith joins us on The Nine to talk about holiday desserts.

Local custom made gift boxes from ekuBOX
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Local custom made gift boxes from ekuBOX

ekuBOX is a local, female-owned gift boxing company. Each box contains something to eat, to keep and to use, hence eku. The company offers custom and ready-to-ship boxes for every occasion and person?no matter their interests. The boxes come in small, medium and large and start at $58

ekuBOX is a local, female-owned gift boxing company. Each box contains something to eat, to keep and to use, hence eku. The company offers custom and ready-to-ship boxes for every occasion and person?no matter their interests. The boxes come in small, medium and large and start at $58

Dessert Ideas from Bakehouse46
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Dessert Ideas from Bakehouse46

Desserts are a big part of the holidays, from cookies and cakes to pies and other treats, Bakehouse46 has a few options to help get dessert on the table.

Desserts are a big part of the holidays, from cookies and cakes to pies and other treats, Bakehouse46 has a few options to help get dessert on the table.

Chef Kelli's tips for making a micro Thanksgiving
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Chef Kelli's tips for making a micro Thanksgiving

Chef Kelli Lewton from Two Unique Caterers joins us on The Nine with some tips and recipes for downsizing your Thanksgiving.

Chef Kelli Lewton from Two Unique Caterers joins us on The Nine with some tips and recipes for downsizing your Thanksgiving.