Best 4 Hearty Pumpkin Chowder Or Butternut Squash Recipes

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As the weather starts to get cooler, a warm and hearty soup is the perfect meal to enjoy. Pumpkin chowder and butternut squash soup are two popular fall soups that are both delicious and easy to make. They're also both packed with nutrients, making them a healthy choice for a meal. In this article, we'll provide you with two recipes for these delicious soups, so you can enjoy a comforting bowl of soup on a cold day.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY PUMPKIN CHOWDER (OR BUTTERNUT SQUASH)



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Warm, filling and savory! This is a rich easy chunky homemade soup that really satisfies. I leave out the ham and use vegetable stock sometimes and it becomes a yummy vegetarian dish.

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut in 1 inch chunks or 4 cups butternut squash, prepared the same way
2 tablespoons peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced peeled potato
1 1/2 cups lima beans, frozen
1 cup corn kernel
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 cup ham, chunks bite sized
4 cups milk
1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Saute onion, celery, pumpkin, ginger and garlic in butter 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir in broth, potatoes, lima beans, corn and bell pepper.
  • Boil then cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add ham.
  • Whisk milk, flour, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  • Stir milk mixture into pot and bring to boil.
  • Stir a few minutes until thickened.

HEARTY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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The comforting combination of squash, meat, beans and veggies makes this my go-to soup in fall. It's full of freshness. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, divided
4 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken base
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Heavy whipping cream and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, cook sausage, onion and red pepper over medium heat 9-11 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside; discard drippings., Add squash, 1-1/2 cups corn, water and chicken base to same pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender., Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pot. Add beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sausage mixture and remaining corn; heat through. If desired, drizzle servings with cream and sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

PUMPKIN CLAM CHOWDER



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When autumn arrives, I'm eager to celebrate with warm and cozy comfort food like this pumpkin clam chowder. Use fresh clams if they are available. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings ( 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium fennel bulb, chopped, fronds reserved
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chardonnay or clam juice
5 bottles (8 ounces each) clam juice, divided
4 cups cubed fresh pumpkin or butternut squash (1/2-inch cubes)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (10 ounces each) whole baby clams, drained
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir chopped fennel and onion in bacon drippings over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add chardonnay to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add 4-1/2 cups clam juice, pumpkin and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until pumpkin and potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Whisk flour and remaining 1/2 cup clam juice; stir into pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in clams, cream, tarragon, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). To serve, top soup with reserved chopped fennel fronds and cooked bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR BUTTERNUT SQUASH OR PUMPKIN



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This dish from Madhur Jaffrey, the well-known Indian cookbook author, belongs to a category of Bangladeshi foods known as bharats. Part relish and part vegetable dish, they add extra flavor to a meal. "We are beginning to find peeled and seeded butternut squash in our supermarkets now, making this dish a snap to make," Ms. Jaffrey says. Use mustard oil for an authentic Bengali taste, or substitute olive oil. Mustard oil and other Asian ingredients and seasonings like asafetida and urad dal can be found in Indian food stores and specialty shops.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons mustard oil or olive oil
A generous pinch of ground asafetida
1/2 teaspoon whole brown or yellow mustard seeds
4 cups (1 1/4 pounds) peeled and seeded butternut squash or pumpkin, cut into segments 3/4- to 1-inch in size
3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Pour the oil into a frying pan and set over medium heat. When hot, add the asafetida and mustard seeds. As soon as the mustard seeds start to pop, a matter of seconds, add the squash. Continue to cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until the squash pieces just start to brown.
  • Add 1/4 cup of water, cover, turn heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Add the salt, sugar, cayenne and yogurt. Stir and cook, uncovered, over medium heat until the yogurt is absorbed and no longer visible. Sprinkle in the cilantro and stir a few times.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 133, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 296 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: For a sweeter chowder, use butternut squash. For a more savory chowder, use pumpkin.
  • Roast the squash before adding it to the soup. This will help to caramelize the squash and give the chowder a richer flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chowder. This will add flavor and texture to the soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. A little bit of cumin, chili powder, or thyme can really add depth of flavor to the chowder.
  • Serve the chowder with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin and butternut squash chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give pumpkin or butternut squash chowder a try.

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