Winter Warmers

Kath's last post about eating Lentil Soup has made me think again of all the lovely produce there is at this time of year, just crying out to be made into delicious broths and stews.
One of the best soups I have ever tasted was at about 5 o'clock in the morning after a particularly raucous party at our friend Kat'e old house in Bavent Road in south London.  Kate had some great friends living next door and they would open up the two houses, install beautifully decorated bedouin style tents in the back garden, crank up the sound systems and do a fabulous job of ensuring the night's partying was perfect. At the end of the night, in Ian's place next door, they cooked the most delicious Spiced Pumpkin and Ginger Soup, which was served to all their tired revellers. It really was delicious and as I still have pumpkins left I will definitely be making this at the weekend!