BEET-APPLE SOUP IN ACORN SQUASH BOWLS
This soup is a beautiful first course for a dinner party or special family meal. While the presentation gives the impression of a complicated recipe, it's extremely simple and easy to make.
Provided by Geema
Categories Apple
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Roast squash: Preheat oven to 375F.
- Cut off"tops" of squash (about 1 inch from stem end) and reserve.
- Scoop out seeds and discard.
- Cut a very thin slice off bottoms of squash to create a stable base.
- Brush"bowls" and tops all over with oil and sprinkle salt inside.
- Arrange squash bowls, with tops alongside, stem ends up, in large shallow baking pan.
- Roast squash until flesh of squash is just tender, about 1 1/4 hours total.
- (Do not get them overly soft or floppy. they need to hold their shape to hold the soup.) If a small hole forms, serve soup in squash but set in a soup bowl.
- Make soup while squash roast: Cook onion in oil in a 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add beets and apple and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Add broth and 4 cups water, then simmer, uncovered, until beets are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Stir in vinegar and brown sugar.
- Puree soup until very smooth, at least 1 minute per batch Please use caution when blending hot liquids.
- Return soup to pan, then season with salt and pepper and reheat.
- If soup is too thick, add enough water to thin to desired consistency.
- Serve soup in squash bowls.
- Soup can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
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Junkook Jk
[email protected]I love the presentation of this soup in the acorn squash bowls. It's so festive and perfect for a special occasion.
Laxman Rimal
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. If you have any leftover beets from another recipe, just roast them and then add them to the soup.
ZAKIYA MUKUT
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it a day or two in advance and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.
Binyam Behayilu
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory in this soup. The beets and apples give it a natural sweetness, while the spices add a nice depth of flavor.
naushad Naushadahmad
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great way to warm up on a cold day.
nadim xhowdhury
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.
Lipi Mondol
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and oh-so-delicious.
Md Badul molla
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the presentation.
Ismu Sinu
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beets and apples. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Adjei Gift
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. The flavors were complex and interesting, and the acorn squash bowls were a fun touch.
Tyler Monsoon
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's healthy, delicious, and beautiful to look at. I highly recommend it.
Boitumelo Ndlela
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this soup changed my mind. The sweetness of the apples and the creaminess of the squash really balanced out the earthiness of the beets.
Musa Ahmed
[email protected]This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the soup turned out amazing. I especially liked the way the beets and apples played off of each other.
Zarak khan
[email protected]I loved the sweet and earthy flavors of this soup. The acorn squash bowls were a great touch, and they added a festive flair to the dish.
Carroll Mays
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! The combination of beets, apples, and acorn squash is perfect, and the presentation in the acorn squash bowls is beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.