WINTER SQUASH SOUP

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I developed this recipe for my family. It was such a hit, I decided to share it! The Cinnamon Croutons put the "wow" in this recipe!

Provided by JazzyCooking with S

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs winter squash, i use acorn & butternut together when i make this recipe (butternut, acorn, pumpkin, etc.)
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup leek, diced
1 1/2 cups carrots, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 quarts vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
1 teaspoon ginger, fresh grated
salt (to taste)
white pepper (to taste)
apple, -firm and tart (as desired)
cinnamon crouton (as desired)

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half, remove seeds and place squash face down on an oiled baking sheet. Bake about 30-45 minutes (depending upon size) in a preheated 350 degree F oven until soft.
  • While squash is baking, heat the butter in a heavy soup pot over medium low heat. Add onions, leeks, and carrots. Sweat until soft. Do not brown. Add vegetable stock to soup pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • When squash is done, scoop cooked squash from the. Add squash to the soup pot. Continue to simmer about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are thoroughly cooked and softened.
  • Puree soup mixture in a blender or food processor. This may require several batches. Strain soup through a medium mesh strainer and discard the solids.
  • Season with allspice, ginger, salt and pepper. Portion soup into individual bowls. Slice apples very thin and arrange attractively on top of soup. Garnish with Cinnamon Croutons.
  • **Cinnamon Croutons - take day old bread & cube. Place bread in a large zip style bag. Add some cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg, and melted butter. Shake well until all bread is coated. Bake in pre-heated 400 degree over till golden. You may have to stir them once during cooking.
  • Recipe written by Sherry Schie, Jazzy Cooking with Sherry, LLC.

Cowboyjaden S
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This soup is a must-try! It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day.


mark green
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.


Tarmina Akter
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the soup turns out delicious.


bibek
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The soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would add more liquid next time.


Lovely Pari
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and flavorful. I love the addition of the spices.


Divya
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Ray Green
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I'm not a huge fan of winter squash, but this soup was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very creamy.


ALwyn Wayne Dippenaar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different types of squash, depending on what I have on hand.


Melissa Nold
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Chabdul wahab
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful winter soup. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Musharif Jam
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I should have added more spices.


Hafiz Mollah
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used butternut squash and it was creamy and delicious. I added a bit of extra spice and it was perfect.


Tiffany Williams
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This is the best winter squash soup I've ever had! The spices are perfectly balanced and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


LEE MILLER
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


ShAhRiAr SrAbOn
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful winter soup.


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