SQUASH SOUP

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, approximately 2, seeded and quartered
Unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the quartered squash onto a half sheet pan, brush the flesh of the squash with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the white pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until the flesh is soft and tender.
  • Scoop the flesh from the skin into a 6-quart pot. Add the broth, honey and ginger. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree the mixture until smooth*. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a low simmer. Season with the remaining salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

Sam Ogega
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Nour El Anbari
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used butternut squash, but I think any type of winter squash would work well. I also added a bit of extra spice to give it a little kick. Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknigh


The Irresponsible Ghost
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this soup was really good. The sweetness of the squash was balanced out by the spices, and the soup had a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Najeeb Prince
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rohomot Hassen
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it helped a lot. Overall, this is a good recipe for a basic squash soup. With a few tweaks, it could be really great.


Donay McPherson
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again for future potlucks.


Afridi Business
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Christian Hurley
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used butternut squash, but I think any type of winter squash would work well. I also added a bit of extra spice to give it a little kick. Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknigh


Mick Rose
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this soup was really good. The sweetness of the squash was balanced out by the spices, and the soup had a nice creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Kaydence Topp
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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