Name: Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2-3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium shallot, chopped finely; 1 1/2 lbs whole butternut squash; 3 cups water; salt; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar; 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; salt; paprika (to garnish)

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Butternut Squash Soup created by spatchcock

I've tried several butternut soups and this is the best of the bunch. Every part of the squash gets used, adding lots of flavor. You can store it in the refrigerator (or so I hear) and reheat, but never boil, the soup.

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ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium shallot, chopped finely
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs whole butternut squash
3 cups water
salt
¹⁄₄ cup heavy cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dark brown sugar
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
salt
paprika (to garnish)

directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise and crosswise, scrape seeds and strings from squash and reserve.
In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, saute the shallot in the butter until translucent, about 3 minutes; add the reserved seeds and scrapings and cook, stirring another 4 minutes.
Add water and salt and bring to a boil; place a steamer basket in the pot; put squash in basket, skin side up; reduce heat to medium low, cover and steam 30 minutes or until squash is tender.
Cool squash; remove flesh and set aside, throw away skins; strain the steaming liquid and throw away the solids; there should be 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
In a blender, puree the squash a bit at a time; add enough of the liquid to make a smooth and creamy consistency; transfer each batch to a saucepan.
Stir in any remaining liquid, the cream and brown sugar; warm over low heat until hot; add nutmeg and salt to taste; serve in soup bowl and garnish with a sprinkling of paprika.

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"I've tried several butternut soups and this is the best of the bunch. Every part of the squash gets used, adding lots of flavor. You can store it in the refrigerator (or so I hear) and reheat, but never boil, the soup."

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review by Dr. Paul

11/19/2011

I was a bit skeptical. Using the seeds and junk seemed like a health food nut idea. But, I tried it and was delighted. It is the best squash soup I've ever had. I used 2% milk instead of cream and doubled the brown sugar. I have a large garden with tons of squash. Much of it now goes into this wonderful soup, which freezes well, and my wife and I enjoy it on cold winter nights. No cheese. Low calories. Satisfying.

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tweak by Dr. Paul

11/19/2011

I was a bit skeptical. Using the seeds and junk seemed like a health food nut idea. But, I tried it and was delighted. It is the best squash soup I've ever had. I used 2% milk instead of cream and doubled the brown sugar. I have a large garden with tons of squash. Much of it now goes into this wonderful soup, which freezes well, and my wife and I enjoy it on cold winter nights. No cheese. Low calories. Satisfying.

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review by mymayapapaya

4/20/2011

this is an excellent recipe... it's from cooks illustrated The New Best Recipe it's a great cookbook

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review by AllergenChef

10/14/2010

Simply beautiful, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Enjoyed by self-proclaimed squash haters (who were told it was pumpkin-apple soup). Subbed 1/2 cup almond milk for the dairy and used 2 Tbs. brown sugar. Love the use of the seeds and strands for the stock; it adds depth to the flavor of this soup.

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review by BriarCraft

1/25/2009

I had some home-grown Bon-Bon squash that I didn't like baked as it was way too dry. This soup was the perfect way to use up squash that otherwise would have ended in the compost pile. Best yet was that the soup is really REALLY NUMMY!!! I made a triple batch and froze in single-serving baggies. This recipe is a keeper with any variety of winter squash and no alterations.

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