CURRIED SQUASH AND MUSHROOM SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Squash

Number Of Ingredients 13

• 2 Acorn or 1 large Butternut squash
• 2 1/2 cups of water or stock
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon each cumin, coriander, cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash of cayenne.
• Optional: garnish with cream or yogurt

Steps:

  • • Cut squash lengthwise, bake face down on oiled tray in 375° oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Scoop out insides, discarding seeds. Put pulp in blender with water or stock and purée. Combine in saucepan with juice. Heat butter in a skillet, add onion, garlic, salt, spices. Sauté until onion is soft. Add mushrooms, cover, cook 10 minutes. Add sauté to squash. Heat gently. Add a few dashes cayenne. Can simmer awhile, or serve immediately.

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