AUTUMN PUMPKIN AND SQUASH SOUP
This hearty soup makes a great fall meal, served with a salad and some warm crusty bread (we usually have a whole wheat baguette), or use it as a first course. It is derived from a Pumpkin Soup recipe I found several years ago in The Wine Spectator. For a dressy presentation garnish with a bit of Creme Fraiche and some julienned prosciutto. I've made this recipe using brown sugar and also substituting Spenda and my family has not noticed a difference. I have also substituted low fat evaporated milk for the heavy cream with no issues in the final result. This soup can be prepared up to 24 hours before serving. re-heat over very low heat prior to serving.
Provided by Simply Chris
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Slice the pumpkin and squashes in half and place cut side down in a shallow baking pan with just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- During cooking, add hot water to the pan as needed to prevent from burning.
- While the squash is roasting, cook the onions, ginger and butter in a large heavy pan over very low heat for about 45-50 minutes until onions are reduced in bulk and very soft.
- Be careful not to burn the onions.
- Remove the pumpkin and squash from the oven and cool until easy to handle.
- Scoop out the meat from the roasted pumpkin and squash and add to the cooked onions.
- Add the stock and bring to a simmer.
- Puree the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor, then return it to the pot.
- Add the cream and reheat (do not bring back to boil or simmer).
- If the soup is too thick, add more stock until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season with the salt, sugar substitute, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 629.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 10.5, Protein 7.2
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