Very good, basic recipe. I would add the words "season to taste", because in big family gatherings not everyone likes veg AU NATUREL!! I personally added salt, white pepper, bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cayenne for our family Christmas gathering. Second time around I roasted the squash which makes the squash beautifully sweet and did not need the added syrup. My "fresh" carrots gave me issues. After 45 minutes of simmering they were still firm, which means they weren't fresh, so I removed them from the pan and took a potato masher to them before spooning the carrots and squash mixture into the food processor for blending. A 1/2 cup of coconut milk also goes a long way to giving this an improved, creamy texture. All in all, a great base recipe that takes a lot of prep time to assemble, but which showcases the wonderful flavours of Nature's vegetables!!