DEBORAH MADISON'S ROASTED SQUASH, PEAR, AND GINGER SOUP
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut the squash in half, scrape out the seeds, then cut each half into thirds. Put the pieces in a large baking dish or roasting pan with the pears and all but a few slices of the ginger. Brush with oil, season with salt, and bake until fragrant and tender, about 1 hour. Turn the pieces once or twice so that they have a chance to caramelize on more than one surface. If the squash seems very dry (some varieties are), add 1 cup water to the pan to create steam and cover with foil. When the squash is tender, transfer everything from the pan to a cutting board, add 1 cup water to the pan, and scrape to dissolve the juices, reserving the liquid. Scrape the flesh of the squash away from the skins. You should have about 2 cups.
- 2. To make a stock, bring 6 cups water to a boil and add the seeds and, eventually,the squash skins, the remaining ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a soup pot. Add the onion, give it a stir, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown a bit and is fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the pears, ginger, and squash, then the reserved deglazing water. Strain the stock into the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Cool briefly, then puree until smooth and pass through a food mill or strainer to ensure a silky texture. Serve as is or swirl in the crème fraîche.
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Happy Deo
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover squash and pears.
Joselyn Martinez
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The roasted squash is sweet and flavorful, and the pear and ginger add a nice spice. My kids love this soup!
Ghafar Ali
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the soup is always creamy and satisfying.
Sameshwor Tharu
[email protected]This is one of my favorite soups! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sain Dino
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The spicy ginger and creamy squash are a perfect combination.
ZOHAIB ABBAS
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I often make a big batch of this soup on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Giovanni Dunn
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor of the roasted squash and the spice of the ginger. They also love the creamy texture of the soup.
Itzel Rodriguez
[email protected]I made this soup for my friends and they loved it! It's a great soup to serve at a party because it's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Sekum Maxwell
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The roasted squash gives it a nice sweetness, and the pear and ginger add a nice spice. It's also very creamy and satisfying.
Yeachi YT
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had a few pieces of butternut squash that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. It turned out great! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the roasted squash adds a nice sweetne
Grayson Rouleau
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this soup was. I'm not a huge fan of squash, but the roasted squash in this soup was perfectly caramelized and flavorful. The pear and ginger added a nice sweetness and spice to the soup. Overall, I really
StellaTubeHDTV
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the way the flavors of roasted squash, pear, and ginger come together. It's creamy and satisfying, and it's perfect for a cold day.
king Emad
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The flavors are so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Issa Dayoub
[email protected]This soup is a delicious and easy way to warm up on a cold day. The flavors of roasted squash, pear, and ginger are perfectly balanced, and the soup is creamy and satisfying. I highly recommend it!