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Pumpkin straight from my garden is my choice,
With the aroma as it bakes in the oven, I rejoice.
Serve with hot buttered toast, its yum at first bite.
You can add a dollop of sour cream, a real delight.
Its vegetarian. A meal or a snack morning or night.
Leave off the butter and for vegans no sour cream, 
You will have created, a gourmet’s culinary dream.
Use Kent pumpkin for yummy soup, no other type.
The family will love it you won’t hear a single gripe.
Don’t waste your yummy pumpkin on Halloween.
First rule of cooking your hands must be clean.
Next I suggest make a big batch to store.
Guaranteed they will be back for more.
There’s lots of kinds of great soups, 
Handy for feeding the troops.
Follow my recipe to the letter.
I really think it is better.
I hope you love this pumpkin soup of mine, 
I am sure you will think it tastes most divine.

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J. Summers Date: 9/5/2023 4:53:00 PM I love a good pumpkin bisque. Never heard of Kent but your soup sounds tasty. Liked the shape too. John Login to Reply J. Summers Date: 9/5/2023 8:41:00 PM Love pumpkin in all its forms, pie, cake, cookies, soup, bread. My aunt and uncle had a farm and grew pumpkins from time to time. She made a tempura battered fried pumpkin blossom that was to die for. And for real fun look up Punkin Chunkin. John Speaks Volumes Date: 9/5/2023 6:37:00 PM In Aussie land John, we call the type of pumpkin that you guys mutilate for Halloween, Kent pumpkin, as opposed to what we call butternut pumpkin which has yellow skin and is shaped like an enlarged pear. I have talked to so many Americans that didn't even know that pumpkin was edible, they just thought is was for decoration at Halloween. ( I am in no way anti American. My wonderful son in law and 2 of my Grandchildren are American (Yankies).Thanks for the comment John. Yup my favorite soup is Pumpkin. Best wishes.

I Am Anaya Date: 9/1/2023 8:02:00 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 9/1/2023 8:55:00 PM My 28 yr old Granddaughter is bringing a boyfriend for the first time ever next month. She comes to visit every year, from the USA. He is Mexican and we hear a lot about him .. I think he is THE ONE!! He is evidentially, a great cook, of vegan food, so my first request is going to be MENUDO. I will have all the ingredients ready. Thanks for your comment as always.

Terry Miller Date: 9/1/2023 3:38:00 AM Very clever on may levels; congratulations! Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 9/1/2023 4:50:00 AM Thanx Terry. Your Onion soup sounds delicious too. Cheers.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/31/2023 11:17:00 PM Back to congratulate you. Still need to try this. Awesome goodness. God bless you, Love, Gina Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/31/2023 11:38:00 PM Thank you so much Gina. Its such a shame for yummy Pumpkins to be wasted on Halloween. Bon appetite! Best wishes For a great weekend.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/30/2023 7:25:00 AM That you make this form rhyme is brilliant! Now I'm off to make some soup...I'm hungry for some reason. ;) :) Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/30/2023 10:40:00 PM LOL YOU ARE SO SWEET ! Thanks my friend. Roast some pumpkin. You don't have to peel it.. Take the skin off it after its baked and cooled. Its easier that way. Then blend it in a blender, and VOILA you have pumpkin soup! A tiny bit of water if its too thick. No salt no pepper no sugar. Just pumpkin (must be roasted in oil not boiled.) Love your comment !

Hiya Sharma Date: 8/25/2023 11:19:00 PM Yesss, can I have some of this tasty pumpkin soup, please!!! (This made me so hungry, as it's lunch time here right now) but I really love how descriptive you are and your rhymes are just so stunning.. Such a brilliant take on the Soup contest, I'm wishing you all the best.. :) I absolutely LOVE IT! Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/26/2023 7:37:00 AM Glad you liked this one Hiya. It was a fun one to do. Every best wish from SV

Jay Narain Date: 8/24/2023 10:43:00 AM Yummy, I have to try ones. Great poem with the soup bowl digitized. Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/24/2023 1:46:00 PM Thanks Jay. Trust me you will agree, Pumpkin soup is better than my poetry. Have a great day !~

Sotto Poet Date: 8/24/2023 9:43:00 AM Well written, SV. The poem paints a captivating picture, immersing the reader in a world of beauty. The imagery is vivid, bringing the words to life. The rhymes are exquisite, adding more beauty to your poem. Overall, it is a delightful and enchanting composition. BOL in the contest. Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/24/2023 1:47:00 PM Well it may not look beautiful SP, but I definitely know it tastes great. Thank you for your lovely comment my friend.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/24/2023 2:36:00 AM Sounds wonderful. I'll have to give it a try. Ummm... Love the creativity in this one. God bless you always, Love, Gina Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/24/2023 8:57:00 AM Hi Gina, roasted pumpkin as a side vegetable is a favorite in our household, but once roasted and blended to a thick soup consistence is really delectable. Thank you for your lovely comment. Best wishes from SV

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/24/2023 2:04:00 AM - A wonderful, creative soup poem, S.V. ... sounds yummy ... I've never tasted pumpkin (we only use it for decoration on Halloween) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs :) Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/24/2023 8:51:00 AM I was so surprised when Americans told me the same. Having pumpkin available and never eating it. Roasting it until soft, with each piece, when peeled and cut and brushed with oil, brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable. The only ingredient is to mash the roasted pumpkin or blend it with an electric appliance, until it is a thick rich liquid consistency. no sugar or salt needed. A tiny bit of water to thin it if it is too thick. Promise me you will try it. I promise you that you wont be sorry. Love from SV

Ink Empress Date: 8/24/2023 1:23:00 AM How gorgeous and creative is this poem. I absolutely love the rhymes here too. There’s lots of great soups and my fave is tom yum. Now im hungry. Delicious and delightful write and the arrangement of words is so stunning Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/24/2023 1:43:00 AM That is exceptionally high praise. I really do thank you, it obviously made me smile. Very much appreciated, best wishes come with much gratitude. SV

Valsa George Date: 8/23/2023 9:56:00 PM It sounds so yummy ! The bowl in which you have served this soup shows your creativity ! You are stunning us everyday with your beautiful poetry dear SV. All the Best ! Login to Reply Speaks Volumes Date: 8/23/2023 10:11:00 PM If you keep saying such nice things I will get a swelled head, Heheheh Thank you sweet friend, one day I will live up to your praise. Best wishes from SV

I Am Anaya Date: 8/23/2023 9:24:00 PM Ahhh, pure heaven, what joy. Hearty soup made by scratch, mm, pumpkin or squash, my very fav. Just lovely display. You put labour in it! Love it Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 8/25/2023 10:30:00 AM Great entry and "poetry soup"! ;D Speaks Volumes Date: 8/23/2023 9:33:00 PM I had a feeling it would be your favorite ! :) Glad you liked the simple little poem. Not much flowery description one can add to a poem about pumpkin soup. .The sweetness comes when you taste it. G'don Robert from drifting away from the comics ! Thanks dear friend for the comment. Next time you are passing by Aussieland drop in for a fresh bowl of soup made from scratch ! Cheers .. SV