This hearty New England soup includes a buttercup squash base, apples and maple syrup for sweetness, and curry and cayenne pepper for hints of spice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons water, and a pinch of salt. Cover; refrigerate.
- In another bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with 2 teaspoons salt. Spread evenly over baking pan. Toast in oven until seeds are golden and begin to pop, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Butter a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Place squash, cut side down, and 1/2 cup water in dish. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool 45 minutes. Remove seeds, peel, and set aside.
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, and carrots; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add brown sugar and spices; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add apples and brandy; cook 10 minutes. Add squash and 12 cups water; simmer 1 hour. Let cool 30 minutes. Puree in food processor until smooth. Add honey, salt, and pepper to taste; pulse to combine.
- To serve, garnish with a dollop of maple cream, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
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MD MOHAIMINI ISLAM
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet apples and the creamy texture of the soup.
Naghman Azam
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I always have some leftover after making butternut squash ravioli.
MD Arfin Islam
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Megs
[email protected]This soup is so good, I could eat it every day!
SYED DANIAL HUSSAIN
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used sweeter apples than the recipe called for.
Md shofiqul islam Joy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. The curry and apples really complemented the squash.
irene fonoti
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up from the inside out.
Komal Ahmed143
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out bland. I think I'll add more curry powder next time.
Ma hesh Sah
[email protected]The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Okeke Chidimma
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
SINDHI Op
[email protected]I've never had curried butternut squash soup before, but this recipe was a hit! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the apples added a nice touch of sweetness.
Dj Waqas Malik
[email protected]This soup was a delightful blend of flavors. The sweetness of the apples and the savory spices of the curry worked perfectly together.