Nutella Hot Chocolate

Source:  The Hungry Housewife via Pinterest

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 1/2 Tbsp Nutella
• 1 Tbsp Cocoa
• Tiny pinch of salt

Directions:

1. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, whisk all ingredients together until well blended and hot.
2. Pour in a cup and top with homemade whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Comments:

Nutella. Hot. Chocolate.  Need I say more?  Seriously, chocolate + hazelnut is one of the best combinations ever conceived.  This stuff was quick, easy, and diiiivvvvine.  I'm so happy fall is here, and it's the season for soups, casseroles, pumpkin baked goods, and hot chocolate.  Ahhhhh.

Butternut Squash Soup

Source: Allrecipes.com

• PREP 15 mins
• COOK 45 mins
• READY IN 1 hr

 Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 medium butternut squash---peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 32 oz chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• I added rosemary, which went beautifully with the soup

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
2. Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Notes: Fast, easy, cheap, healthy, and delicious. Nothing more to say!