Pumpkin Bisque with Ashitaba

Name: Pumpkin Bisque with Ashitaba
Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin, scooped and chopped into 1” chunks; 1 Ashitaba leaf and stem, chopped (or Ashitaba Powder); 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 shallot, minced; 4 multicolor carrots, chopped; 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped,; 2 tbsp butter; 6 small leaves of fresh sage; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 quarts chicken bone broth; 1 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp Dr. Cowan’s Garden Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Dr. Cowan’s Garden Pepper Salt; 1 tsp sea salt

Oct 29, 2020

By now hopefully everyone who purchased an Ashitaba plant has had some success with them. I have one and it has grown several new leaves after trimming some for meals. In addition to the numerous health benefits, Ashitaba can be used for culinary purposes. Ashitaba is very bitter so it is wise to balance it with sweet dishes such as winter squash or pumpkin. A small quantity added in a dish should suffice. You can always substitute Ashitaba Powder instead of fresh leaves. Fresh Ashitaba goes well with many dishes if used in moderation.