DR. WEIL’S ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP WITH WALNUT CILANTRO PESTO

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DR. WEIL’S ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP WITH WALNUT CILANTRO PESTO image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large winter squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), such as butternut,
buttercup or kabocha; peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tart, firm apples, peeled, cored and quartered
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and red chile powder to taste
4 to 5 cups vegetable broth
Cilantro-Walnut Pesto
1 cup walnut pieces
2 cups cilantro leaves, washed, drained and stemmed
1 green jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss the squash, onions, garlic and apples with the oil to coat. Season well with the salt and chile. Roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until the vegetables are fork tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes. 2. Put half of the vegetables and 2 cups of the broth in a food processor and purée until smooth. Repeat with the remaining vegetables and broth. Return puréed mixture to the pot. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. Correct the seasoning and heat to a simmer. 3. Serve in warm bowls with dollops of cilantro-walnut pesto. PESTO 1. Put the walnuts in a food processor and grind them fine. 2. Add the cilantro, jalapeño pepper, salt, vinegar and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and blend. Blend in a little more water if necessary to make a thick sauce. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.

Tahira Noreen
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I love this soup! It's so healthy and delicious. I've been making it for years.


mohammad omar faisal
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


YN
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I'm allergic to walnuts. Can I substitute another nut, like almonds or pecans?


Chante Saunders
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Nauman Shahid
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The soup was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Khaled Alsabahy
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.


DR.HaMzA FaRiD
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover winter squash. I also like to add a bit of chopped bacon to it for extra flavor.


Denica Nisbett
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I'm not usually a fan of winter squash, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Ifeoluwa Oyetade
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


John Mutua makau
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors of the squash, apples, and walnuts come together perfectly. I also love the addition of the cilantro pesto, which adds a nice brightness to the dish.