Flavors of Autumn

T his pumpkin soup offers a celebration of beautiful colors, tastes and textures. It is savory with a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk.

The dish is a lovely tribute to the changing of the seasons as we transition into the flavors of autumn.

Kabocha-Taro Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned bamboo shoots

• 1 cup canned button mushrooms

• 1 shallot , minced

• 1 clove garlic , minced

• 1/2-inch piece ginger , minced

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 cup cubed kabocha pumpkin (peeled, about 1/2-inch in size)

• 1 cup cubed taro (peeled, about 1/2-inch in size)

• 1 cup cubed carrot (peeled, about 1/2-inch in size)

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 cup snap peas

• 1 cup coconut milk

Directions:

Drain