CREAM OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CRANBERRY SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Yield About 12 cups, 8 to 12 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

A 12-ounce bag of cranberries (about 3 cups), picked over
1 cup Ruby Port
1/2 cup sugar
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced thin
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon white pepper plus additional to taste
3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Make the cranberry puree: In a heavy saucepan combine the cranberries, the Port, and the sugar and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the mixture starts to thicken. In a food processor puree the mixture and force the puree through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids. The puree keeps, covered and chilled, for 3 days.
  • Make the soup: In a large heavy saucepan cook the onion and the carrots in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, add mace, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, squash, sweet potatoes, and 4 cups of the broth, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft. In a blender or food processor puree the soup in batches, transferring it as it is pureed to a saucepan, and stir in the remaining 2 cups broth, the additional white pepper, and salt to taste. The soup keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 day.
  • To serve the soup: Reheat the cranberry puree and spoon it into a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip. (Alternatively, spoon the puree into a small resealable plastic bag and cut off the tip of one corner.) Reheat the soup, divide it among soup bowls, and pipe about 1 tablespoon of the cranberry puree decoratively onto each serving.

Vino de klerk
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the creamy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this soup to anyone who loves b


Queen Guya
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are very comforting. I especially love the addition of cranberries, which give the soup a festive touch. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Joy Mayne
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cranberries and orange zest added a nice sweetness and tanginess that balanced out the flavor of the squash. I also liked the texture of the soup, which was creamy and smooth


Batsa Md
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This soup is delicious! The butternut squash is sweet and creamy, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. I also love the addition of orange zest, which gives the soup a bright and citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mahfuz Moliik
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had added some more seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and garlic powder.


Irfan Ullah
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of butternut squash and cranberries. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. I also like that the soup is relatively healthy. I will definit


Areeba Jameel
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor is very unique and delicious. The butternut squash is sweet and creamy, and the cranberries add a tart and tangy flavor. I also love the addition of orange zest,


Carol Beth Roten
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy butternut squash. The cranberries and orange zest add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I also like that the soup is relatively low in calories and fat. I will definitely be making this soup aga


Hilary Durcio
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the creamy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this soup to anyone who loves b


Hadjia Mairo
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday night and then reheated it for lunch throughout the week. It was just as delicious reheated as it was fresh out of the pot. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who is looking fo


Bishnu& Komal
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cranberries and orange zest added a nice sweetness and tanginess that balanced out the flavor of the squash. I also liked the texture of the soup, which was creamy and smooth


Emilie Gonzalez
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are very comforting. I especially love the addition of cranberries, which give the soup a festive touch. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Aman Ch
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste, and I found the texture to be a bit too thick. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had added some more seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and garlic powder.


Maria Estrada
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The butternut squash is sweet and creamy, and the cranberries add a tart and tangy flavor. I also love the addition of orange zest, which gives the soup a bright and citrusy flavor. I will definitely be making this


Jana Alhassan
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I love the combination of butternut squash and cranberries in this soup. It's a unique and festive flavor that's perfect for fall. I also appreciate that the recipe is vegetarian, so I can easily serve it to my friends and family who don't eat meat.


Mr Abdullah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I had some roasted squash from a previous meal, and this soup was the perfect way to use it up. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted just as good as if I had used fresh squash.


SM Kawsar
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The addition of cranberries and orange zest gave it a unique and refreshing flavor. It was also very easy to make, and I had it on the table in under an hour.


Mysterious Man
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This soup was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! It was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I added a bit of extra spice with a pinch of cayenne pepper, and it was delicious. My guests raved about it, and I'll definitely be