Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable butternut squash soup, a culinary masterpiece that blends the sweetness of butternut squash with aromatic spices and a hint of tanginess. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this comforting soup, along with two tantalizing accompaniments: a vibrant coriander pesto and a crunchy pumpkin seed pesto. These accompaniments elevate the soup to new heights, adding layers of texture and flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings with this irresistible butternut squash soup trio.
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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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 707 grams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
SQUASH SOUP IN PUMPKIN BOWLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
SPICY ROASTED SQUASH SOUP WITH PUMPKIN SEED PESTO
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Vegetable Appetizer Roast Thanksgiving Lunch Squash Butternut Squash Fall Winter Jalapeño Seed Simmer Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 16 servings (about 20 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Make toasts:
- Trim and discard crusts from bread. Spread 1 side of each slice evenly with butter and season with salt and pepper. Halve slices diagonally to form triangles and arrange, buttered sides up, on a baking sheet. Toast bread, turning once, in middle of oven until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer toasts to a rack to cool.
- Make soup:
- Put squash, cut sides down, in 2 greased shallow baking pans and roast in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans halfway through roasting, until very tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Cool and scoop out flesh.
- Purée squash in batches in a blender with jalapeño, cumin, and broth until very smooth (add additional water as needed to facilitate puréeing).Transfer to a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot and stir in 5 cups water. Simmer, stirring, 10 minutes, then stir in lemon juice, enough water to thin to desired consistency, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve soup in bowls topped with slices of toast spread with pesto.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH PUMPKIN BUTTER
Provided by David Venable
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Food Processor Dairy Side Bake Christmas Hanukkah Thanksgiving Dinner Lunch Buffet Pistachio Squash Butternut Squash Pumpkin Fall Winter Simmer Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with the vegetable oil spray.
- Place the squash halves, cut side down, in the prepared dish. Pierce the skin sides several times with a fork. Bake until the squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Using a large spoon, scrape the flesh from the cooked squash into a food processor. Discard the skins. Add 1 1/2 cups of the chicken broth, the cinnamon, marjoram, thyme, and nutmeg and puree until smooth. Transfer the puree to a large saucepan. Whisk the milk into the soup over medium heat. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add the remaining broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into warmed bowls. Top with a dollop of pumpkin butter and sprinkle with chopped pistachio nuts before serving.
QUICK WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH SPICY TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Soup/Stew Appetizer Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Lime Squash Butternut Squash Fall Winter Healthy Seed Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Servings: Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make soup:
- In large saucepan over moderately high heat, melt butter. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in squash and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until soup thickens, about 30 minutes.
- While soup simmers, make pumpkin seeds:
- In small skillet over moderately high heat, heat oil. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until seeds begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl and season with generous pinch of kosher or coarse sea salt.
- Finish and serve:
- When soup has thickened, remove from heat and stir in lime zest and juice. Season with kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with pumpkin seeds, and serve.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP II
This is a thick, rich soup with tons of flavor. Something I whipped up off the top of my head, with things I had on hand. Super easy, quick, and a great way to use squash. An instant hit at my house.
Provided by Maplebird
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
- Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1151.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
PUMPKIN SEED PESTO
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pumpkin seeds with salt and pepper to taste, stirring constantly, until seeds are puffed and beginning to pop (some will brown, but do not let all of them), about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and cool completely.
- Pulse seed mixture in a food processor with water, cilantro, scallions, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil until mixture forms a coarse paste (not finely ground). Transfer to a bowl and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
BEST BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP EVER
Slightly sweet, this is one of the best soups I've had in a while.
Provided by Chester
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook the onion, garlic, and thyme in the hot butter until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and chicken stock; bring to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Crumble the bouillon into the soup; season with cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the lid of the blender in place with a kitchen towel and carefully start the blender using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a serving bowl. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup in the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 866.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH PUMPKIN-SEED PESTO
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Sauce Food Processor Side Roast Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Sodium Butternut Squash Fall Winter Healthy Cilantro Seed Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.
- Toss butternut squash with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then arrange in 1 layer in a 17- by 12- by 1-inch baking pan and roast, turning occasionally, until golden brown on edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast pumpkin seeds in 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until seeds are puffed and beginning to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate and cool.
- Pulse cooled seeds in a food processor with cilantro, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and remaining tablespoon oil to a coarse paste (not finely ground).
- Toss squash with pesto and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- To save time, you can use pre-cut butternut squash or frozen butternut squash cubes. - If you don't have coriander, you can substitute cilantro. - If you don't have pumpkin seeds, you can use sunflower seeds or pine nuts. - To make the soup vegan, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. - For a creamier soup, blend it until smooth with an immersion blender or in a blender. - Garnish the soup with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, and a few coriander leaves.Conclusion:
This butternut squash soup with coriander and pumpkin seed pesto is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, smooth or chunky, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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