Autumn Pumpkin And Squash Soup Recipes

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
• Cut the pumpkin and butternut squash into quarters and scoop out the seeds.
• Brush or spray the flesh of the pumpkin and squash with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and white pepper.
• Place on the foil lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for approximately 45 minutes or until a knife can easily be inserted into the flesh.
• Remove from the oven and cool slightly then peel of the skin and cut into cubes.
• Add the 2 teaspoons of olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium high heat.
• When the oil is hot add in the diced onion and garlic and sauté for several minutes until the onion softens.
• Add in the roasted butternut squash and pumpkin and stir to combine.
• Add in the nutmeg, coriander, kosher salt and white pepper and stir together.
• Pour in the broth and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Once the soup comes to a boil use an immersion stick blender or regular blender to purée the soup until it's smooth.
• Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
• Top the soup with some of the spiced pepitas.
• Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• In a small bowl toss together the pepitas, oil and spices until coated.
• Add the pepitas to the skillet and toast until they start to turn lightly brown and become fragrant.
• Remove from the heat and cool.

WINTER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a heavy - bottomed stockpot, add the onions, and cook over medium - low heat for 10 minutes, or until translucent. Add the pumpkin puree, butternut squash, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium - low heat for about 20 minutes, until the butternut squash is very tender. Process the mixture through the medium blade of a food mill. Return to the pot, add the half - and - half, and heat slowly. If the soup needs more flavor, add another teaspoon of salt. Serve hot with garnishes, if desired.
• Cook's Note: To serve with croutons, remove the crusts from 2 slices of white bread, cut them in 1/2-inch cubes, and saute them in 1 tablespoon of butter until browned. Season with salt and pepper.

SQUASH SOUP IN PUMPKIN BOWLS

Steps:

• Make the bowls: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Use a paring knife to cut a large circle around the stem of each pumpkin (make a zigzag cut, if desired). Remove the lid and scoop out the seeds and fibers. Sprinkle the inside of each with 1/2 teaspoon each sugar and salt. Place the pumpkins and lids on a baking sheet; roast until tender, 20 to 35 minutes, depending on their size.
• Meanwhile, make the soup: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Strip the thyme leaves into the pot, increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and sugar and cook, stirring, until glazed, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender, crack the lid to let steam escape and puree until smooth; return to the saucepan (or puree directly in the pan with an immersion blender). Stir in the heavy cream, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, and top as desired.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH-PUMPKIN SPICE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Mix together cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a small bowl. Set pumpkin spice mix aside.
• Place butternut squash and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Add vegetable broth, cream, and salt; blend until smooth. Add 4 tablespoons of the reserved pumpkin spice mix, and blend until combined. Ladle into 6 microwave-safe soup bowls.
• Cook each serving in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir soup and continue to cook and stir, every 30 seconds, until hot. Top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons Greek yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix.

CREAMY PUMPKIN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, sauté onions in butter and oil for 10 minutes. Add pumpkin, squash, broth or stock, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until squash is very tender. Process mixture until smooth with a hand blender or in a food processor. Add half-and-half and reheat slowly over low heat: add remaining salt to taste. Top servings with Gruyere cheese and croutons, if desired.

PUMPKIN (SQUASH) SOUP

Steps:

• In a pot, melt the butter and add the butternut squash, potatoes, and salt and black pepper. Saute for a few minutes. Add the vegetable broth, and cook on high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the potatoes and squash are fork tender.
• With a hand blender, puree the squash mixture to the desired consistency, and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook for an additional minute.
• Remove the soup from the heat. Finish with the freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, and a drizzle of truffle oil. Serve immediately.

AUTUMN SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Spread butternut squash cubes onto a baking sheet; season with 1 teaspoon salt and cinnamon.
• Roast squash in preheated oven until fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
• Melt coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir curry powder and a few dashes salt into the oil. Saute apple and onion in the seasoned coconut oil until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Pour vegetable broth and almond milk into the pot; add butternut squash and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 20 minutes; season with salt.
• Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

AUTUMN PUMPKIN AND SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Slice the pumpkin and squashes in half and place cut side down in a shallow baking pan with just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
• During cooking, add hot water to the pan as needed to prevent from burning.
• While the squash is roasting, cook the onions, ginger and butter in a large heavy pan over very low heat for about 45-50 minutes until onions are reduced in bulk and very soft.
• Be careful not to burn the onions.
• Remove the pumpkin and squash from the oven and cool until easy to handle.
• Scoop out the meat from the roasted pumpkin and squash and add to the cooked onions.
• Add the stock and bring to a simmer.
• Puree the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor, then return it to the pot.
• Add the cream and reheat (do not bring back to boil or simmer).
• If the soup is too thick, add more stock until the desired consistency is reached.
• Season with the salt, sugar substitute, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.