SQUASH SOUP IN PUMPKIN BOWLS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 small baking pumpkins (such as hooligan or sugar pie), acorn squash or sweet dumpling squash
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, chopped
Kosher salt
2 sprigs thyme
1 medium butternut or kuri squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Freshly ground pepper
Pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds)
Sourdough and/or pumpernickel croutons
Paprika, chili powder or Spanish pimenton
Crisp prosciutto, serrano ham or bacon
Fried onions
Fried sage or parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Make the bowls: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Use a paring knife to cut a large circle around the stem of each pumpkin (make a zigzag cut, if desired). Remove the lid and scoop out the seeds and fibers. Sprinkle the inside of each with 1/2 teaspoon each sugar and salt. Place the pumpkins and lids on a baking sheet; roast until tender, 20 to 35 minutes, depending on their size.
  • Meanwhile, make the soup: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Strip the thyme leaves into the pot, increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and sugar and cook, stirring, until glazed, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender, crack the lid to let steam escape and puree until smooth; return to the saucepan (or puree directly in the pan with an immersion blender). Stir in the heavy cream, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, and top as desired.

Joy Ray
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


JOEL MOMANYI
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold fall or winter day.


Emihle Galada
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I've never made squash soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great!


Boitshwarelo Mphalaleng
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week.


Tech And Talk
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this soup. The squash and pumpkin flavors were perfectly balanced.


Babo Shahbaz
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


shahzad sheikh
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I added some chopped bacon to the soup and it was amazing! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Ibrahim Kholil
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor.


BRYANOS NDERI
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


amazon fire
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Nick John
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I actually really enjoyed this soup! The pumpkin bowls were a fun touch, too.


Jaimeah Johnson
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique presentation and the delicious flavor.


Bricella Rodriguez
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This soup is the perfect fall comfort food! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Md Rotan
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I was a bit skeptical about the pumpkin bowls, but they actually worked really well! They were easy to make and added a nice touch to the presentation.


Parash Mahar
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup was so flavorful and comforting. I can't wait to make it again for my friends and family.


Ifeanyi Orji
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out a little too watery. I think I might have added too much broth. Next time, I'll be sure to measure the broth more carefully.


Kyle Lark
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Wow! This soup is amazing! The presentation is beautiful, and the taste is even better. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Md Hayatol
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I've never had squash soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction! It was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Elive Ngabo
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This soup was a delightful way to celebrate the fall harvest! The flavors of the squash and pumpkin were perfectly balanced, and the soup was wonderfully creamy and comforting. My family loved it!