BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Thanksgiving

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs butternut squash
For the soup
4 cups chicken stock
3 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoon minced ginger
For garnish:
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
cinnamon to garnish
1 dab of sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*F Quarter butternut squash, leaving skin on, remove seeds and mushy junk Melt butter and liberally brush on the skin of the squash, letting it pool in the squash's cup Roast for 35-40 minutes, until flesh is soft. Mince garlic 5 minutes before the squash is done baking, mix chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, ground pepper, honey, nutmeg, and ginger in a large pot Bring mixture to a boil then simmer In small batches (so as to not clog the blender) scoop flesh from squash into the blender, add some of the simmering mixture and puree. Repeat until all flesh and mixture is pureed, pouring puree into a third holding container. Once more pass entire puree through blender to ensure consistency of the soup Presentation: Scoop soup into bowl Add a dab of sour cream Garnish with a shake or two of cinnamon

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