ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP WITH PANCETTA AND SAGE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Pork     Vegetable     Appetizer     Squash     Fall     Sage     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings (about 11 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4-lb) kabocha squash, halved and seeded
1 cup vegetable oil
20 whole fresh sage leaves plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1/4 lb sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Roast squash:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Roast squash, cut sides down, in an oiled roasting pan in middle of oven until tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, scrape flesh from skin.
  • Fry sage leaves while squash roasts:
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep small saucepan until it registers 365°F on a deep-fat thermometer. Fry sage leaves in 3 batches until crisp, 3 to 5 seconds. Transfer leaves with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Cook pancetta and make soup:
  • Cook pancetta in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until browned. Transfer pancetta with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Add olive oil to pancetta fat remaining in pot, then cook onion, stirring, until softened. Stir in garlic and chopped sage and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add squash, broth, and water and simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Purée soup in batches in a blender, transferring to a bowl. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return soup to pot and reheat. If necessary, thin to desired consistency with water.
  • Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve sprinkled with pancetta and fried sage leaves.

Ajay Mahato
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This soup is a must-try! The roasted kabocha squash gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Sara Sifuentes
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I made this soup for my family and everyone loved it! It's so creamy and delicious.


Mahr Zeeshan raza
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This soup is amazing! The roasted kabocha squash is so flavorful and the pancetta and sage add the perfect touch.


Guy Yoann Nganji
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This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the texture was a bit watery.


Oz
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this soup was surprisingly good! The sweetness of the squash balanced out the saltiness of the pancetta, and the sage added a nice touch of flavor.


Joahua Pinion
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This soup is easy to make and so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the roasted kabocha squash flavor.


ExSKINGx YT
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This soup is delicious! The roasted kabocha squash gives it a unique and delicious flavor. I love the addition of pancetta and sage.


Rudzie Phaladi
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a bit of extra pancetta and sage, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Imran Pao
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This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the texture was a bit watery. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.


Samuel Bekele
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this soup was surprisingly good! The sweetness of the squash balanced out the saltiness of the pancetta, and the sage added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Michael Rivas
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! The roasted kabocha squash gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


Zakaullah Zakazaki
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I made this soup for my family and everyone loved it! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and sage added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Nouman
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This roasted kabocha squash soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the squash, pancetta, and sage blended together perfectly. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and it was even better. Will definitely be making this again!