Best Butternut Squash Soup By Alton Brown Recipes

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Most cooks have one recipe that they break out to truly herald in a particular season and, for fall, butternut squash soup is mine. It's not just the color (which is pretty darned autumnal, you must admit), it's the warmth and comfort that come from roasted and caramelized butternut squash spiced with ginger and nutmeg. This soup is my favorite sweater, I guess you could say, only in a bowl. You wouldn't want to actually wear it, though. This recipe first appeared in Season 5 of Good Eats.Photo by Lynne Calamia

Provided by Sarah Chanin

Categories     Soups & Sandwiches

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups (about 2 large) butternut squash, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks
Melted butter, for brushing
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus more to taste
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced ginger
4 fluid ounces heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Brush the squash cubes with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper. Place the squash on a sheet pan and roast until the flesh is nice and soft, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Combine the roasted squash with the stock, honey, and ginger in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and puree using an immersion blender. As the blender is running, slowly add the cream and return to a low simmer. Add the nutmeg, season with additional salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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When the weather turns cold, get cozy with a bowl of this butternut squash soup. This recipe is super easy. The cream adds richness, but if you're looking to cut calories, it can be omitted. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (2 1/4 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cubed
4 cups vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage leaves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SQUASH SOUP



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups (about 2 large squash) seeded 2-inch wide chunks butternut squash
Melted butter, for brushing
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced ginger
4 ounces heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush the flesh of the squash with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper. On a sheet pan lay the squash flesh side up. Roast for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the flesh is nice and soft.
  • Scoop the flesh from the skin into a pot and add the stock, honey, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and puree using a stick blender. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a low simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

SQUASH SOUP



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, approximately 2, seeded and quartered
Unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the quartered squash onto a half sheet pan, brush the flesh of the squash with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the white pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until the flesh is soft and tender.
  • Scoop the flesh from the skin into a 6-quart pot. Add the broth, honey and ginger. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree the mixture until smooth*. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a low simmer. Season with the remaining salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

ALTON BROWN'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Make and share this Alton Brown's Butternut Squash Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ciurria6

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 butternut squash
melted butter, for brushing
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
2 ounces heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • preheat oven to.
  • 400.Chop and brush squash with melted butter.Lay the squash flesh side up.Sprinkle with salt.Roast til tender.Scope out flesh when cool.Puree with other ingredients and pour in pot.Warm up and season to taste with salt/pepper.

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