DEBORAH MADISON'S ROASTED SQUASH, PEAR, AND GINGER SOUP
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the squash in half, scrape out the seeds, then cut each half into thirds. Put the pieces in a large baking dish or roasting pan with the pears and all but a few slices of the ginger. Brush with oil, season with salt, and bake until fragrant and tender, about 1 hour. Turn the pieces once or twice so that they have a chance to caramelize on more than one surface. If the squash seems very dry (some varieties are), add 1 cup water to the pan to create steam and cover with foil. When the squash is tender, transfer everything from the pan to a cutting board, add 1 cup water to the pan, and scrape to dissolve the juices, reserving the liquid. Scrape the flesh of the squash away from the skins. You should have about 2 cups.
- 2. To make a stock, bring 6 cups water to a boil and add the seeds and, eventually,the squash skins, the remaining ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a soup pot. Add the onion, give it a stir, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown a bit and is fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the pears, ginger, and squash, then the reserved deglazing water. Strain the stock into the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Cool briefly, then puree until smooth and pass through a food mill or strainer to ensure a silky texture. Serve as is or swirl in the crème fraîche.
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[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Ahmadkhan Chandia
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and comforting. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Lala C
[email protected]I love the combination of squash, pears, and ginger in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I will definitely be making again.
Uwinsza Olivier
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover squash and pears. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.
Bola Achieve
[email protected]I've never made squash soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
saraki tv
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful. I love to make it on a cold winter day.
Rana Usman
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Gopi dangi
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more spices or herbs.
nagawa nulu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I loved the subtle sweetness of the pears and the ginger added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Valérie Lauilhe
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of squash, pears, and ginger. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Sushan Rana
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and everyone loved it! It was the perfect fall soup - warm, comforting, and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Tamador Bugshan
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar or honey.
Katelyn Mader
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I highly recommend it!
Noorul hadi
[email protected]This soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover squash and pears. I added a little bit of extra ginger and it was perfect. Definitely a keeper!