DR. WEIL’S ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP WITH WALNUT CILANTRO PESTO

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DR. WEIL’S ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP WITH WALNUT CILANTRO PESTO image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large winter squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), such as butternut,
buttercup or kabocha; peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tart, firm apples, peeled, cored and quartered
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and red chile powder to taste
4 to 5 cups vegetable broth
Cilantro-Walnut Pesto
1 cup walnut pieces
2 cups cilantro leaves, washed, drained and stemmed
1 green jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss the squash, onions, garlic and apples with the oil to coat. Season well with the salt and chile. Roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until the vegetables are fork tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes. 2. Put half of the vegetables and 2 cups of the broth in a food processor and purée until smooth. Repeat with the remaining vegetables and broth. Return puréed mixture to the pot. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. Correct the seasoning and heat to a simmer. 3. Serve in warm bowls with dollops of cilantro-walnut pesto. PESTO 1. Put the walnuts in a food processor and grind them fine. 2. Add the cilantro, jalapeño pepper, salt, vinegar and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and blend. Blend in a little more water if necessary to make a thick sauce. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.

FULL RAJA GAMING
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too watery. I think I'll try reducing the amount of broth next time.


Zzaddi Hayati
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some additional spices to give it more flavor.


Titus Mathea
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. I just threw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours.


Uguru Divine samuel
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I added some shredded turkey to the soup and it was delicious.


bonnie lemay
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The apples and walnuts really helped to balance out the flavor of the squash.


Gina Collins
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ionut
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The sweetness of the squash and apples pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of the walnuts and cilantro.


alexandra bello
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Ali ashger
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Olwethu Dyantyi
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rao Mohsin
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover winter squash. I had some butternut squash that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect solution.


David Mamdouh
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hafeez ur rehman
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The combination of roasted winter squash, apples, and walnut-cilantro pesto is perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the pesto adds a nice touch of bri