GINGERED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Roasting the squash really adds a wonderful flavor to this delightful pureed soup. If you want a true vegetarian dish, simply substitute vegetable stock for the chicken broth. -Kim Pettipas Oromocto, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 9 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups milk
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 4-1/2 teaspoons oil; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until tender. Set aside. , In a soup kettle, saute onion in butter and remaining oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the ginger, curry, salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly. , Stir in reserved squash. In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in milk; heat through. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

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Kochu
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This soup is amazing! It's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I especially love the hint of ginger, which really sets it apart from other butternut squash soups I've tried.


Victor Hines
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Meh. I found the soup to be bland and lacking in flavor. It definitely needed more seasoning.


Honest Life
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After trying this recipe, I can confidently say that I've found my new favorite soup! The combination of butternut squash, ginger, and spices creates a truly unique and satisfying flavor profile. My family and friends raved about it, and I'm already


Santosh Suryabamshi
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Gingery butternut squash soup: A delightful symphony of flavors!


Ravindrakumaran Ponnusamy
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This gingery butternut squash soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was creamy and smooth. I loved the addition of ginger, which gave the soup a nice little kick. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy t