Cindys Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Arrange the halves cut side down in roasting pan that has been sprayed with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Bake squash in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until very tender. Set aside to cool. When the squash is completely cool, scoop the flesh from the skin.
• While the squash is baking, cook the onion and the ginger in the butter in a saucepan, over moderately low heat, for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened, Add the broth and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, covered.
• Add the squash pulp to the sauce pan. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, in batches, and puree until smooth. Add enough water to achieve the desired consistency, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Return the soup to the sauce pan and cook over moderate heat until it is hot. Garnish each portion with the heaping teaspoon of low-fat sour cream.

CINDY'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add apple and spices. Cook for 1 minute, and then add squash, jalapeno pepper and chicken stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables and apple are tender. Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender. Puree until smooth. Return to the heat, add the cream and adjust the seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes to blend flavors. Serve with a dollop of heavy cream on top if desired.