I spent a good portion of yesterday cleaning out the pantry. Over the Holidays we seemed to be in the throw and go mode and the small counter that I used as a step stool to reach the highest point was no longer available! I really should have taken a before and after shot but then we've all seen messy before! But what came out of the pantry were these darling little pumpkins I had tossed into a wire basket; perfect for soup!
I cut them in 1/2 and layed them on a cookie sheet topped by a Silpat...
I figured if I was going to roast these it would be great to roast some onions right along with them!
While these cooked I went about the business of cleaning the pantry, and I never set the timer. My Grandmother always said that when you can smell the flavors coming from the oven it's probably done; she was right!
These are perfectly fork tender and easily scooped into a pan. I added about a cup and half of vegetable broth, left over italian tomatoe sauce, a bit of left over tomatoe relish and a few dried tomatoes (yes I cleaned the fridge too)! I also added a bit of cumin and garlic, simmered for about twenty minutes, then pureed with the immersion blender...
I added a dollop of nonfat yogurt with a drizzle of olive oil and added freshly ground pepper and paprika.
Warm and toasty for a cold, winter day! I love the challenge of using up the pantry and fridge items to create a tasty meal without heading to the store.
What have you been cooking up lately?
