WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH GRUYèRE CROUTONS

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In France, this soup would be prepared with a baking pumpkin. A mixture of butternut and acorn squashes mimics the French pumpkin's exceptional taste and texture.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Cheese     Vegetable     Thanksgiving     Lunch     Butternut Squash     Winter     Bon Appétit     Fall     Halloween     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Soup
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar
Croutons
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
24 1/4-inch-thick baguette bread slices
1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

Steps:

  • For soup:
  • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, all squash and herbs; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to same pot. Stir in cream and sugar; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
  • For croutons:
  • Preheat broiler. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange bread, buttered side up, on baking sheet. Broil until golden, about 1 minute. Turn over. Sprinkle cheese, then thyme and sage over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with croutons and serve.

Ivana Matic
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the sweet flavor of the squash.


akorede Solomon
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I love the combination of sweet squash and savory Gruyère cheese.


Nicholas Fernandez
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Rana Zartab
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I love the fact that this soup is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


Orgil Batzaya
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover squash. I always have a few extra squash in the fridge after Halloween, and this is a great way to use them up.


Frlove 24
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I'm on a diet, and this soup is a great way to stay on track. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also very healthy.


Gabriel Ames
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very low in calories and fat.


Anna Ocasio
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I'm not a big fan of croutons, but I really enjoyed them in this soup. They added a nice texture and flavor.


Noorullah Sadat
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The croutons are the perfect finishing touch for this soup. They add a nice crunch and a bit of extra flavor.


naeemsaleem786 naeemsaleem786
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I love the way the Gruyère cheese melts into the soup. It makes it so creamy and delicious.


Kareem Panwar
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This soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Shafiullah Faizi
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I've never made winter squash soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great!


Minyila Berlinda
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Shahbaz Butt
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


bubbathegreat76
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover winter squash. It's also a very affordable meal.


Denisie Price
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The Gruyère cheese and croutons really made it.


Uzbek Uzbek
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.


Arfin Raj
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of sweet squash and savory Gruyère cheese. The croutons are a great addition, too.


SEHRISH ANJUM
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


ABIR GAMING
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This soup was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The flavors of the squash, onion, and garlic were perfectly balanced, and the Gruyère croutons added a nice touch of richness and crunch.


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