Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup
(I made with sweet potato instead of pumpkin and carrot - still delicious)
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1 small pumpkin (or
1 can of pumpkin puree)
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1 medium butternut
squash (about 1 lb)
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Butter or olive oil
for brushing
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Salt and
black pepper
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1 medium onion
(chopped)
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1 celery stalk (chopped)
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2 carrots (chopped)
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3 garlic cloves
(minced)
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6 cups chicken
broth
pepper powder if desired is great too
Preparation:
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To roast pumpkin
and squash, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Halve squash and remove
seeds. Wrap in foil and place on baking sheet. Brush with melted
butter (or olive oil) and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 40
minutes, or until tender enough for the flesh to be scooped out with a spoon.
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Another option is
to sauté the pumpkin and squash. To do this, peel and cube, and then cook
until soft with the other vegetables (see next step)
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Heat butter or
olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrot, celery and garlic
until tender (about 10 minutes). If you did not roast the pumpkin/squash,
add cubes at the same time as other vegetables. If roasted, scoop the
pumpkin/squash into a pot once vegetables are tender. Add 5 cups of
chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for
30 minutes.
Remove from heat and then puree soup in a blender until
smooth. For a chunkier soup, set aside some of the veggies to incorporate
after the rest of the soup is pureed. Stir in1/4 cup cream and add the
more chicken stock until the soup is almost the consistency you want.
Season to taste. Suggested spices: curry or chili powder, garlic
powder, salt/pepper. Cinnamon or nutmeg gives it a more holiday taste.