Soup Recipes » Butternut Squash Soup » Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup
 

 

Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlic Soup

 

Ingredients -

3-1/2 pounds Butternut Squash
20 Garlic Cloves
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup Cold Water
4-1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock
1 teaspoon Chipotles en Adobo,pureed
1/2 cup Sour Cream or Crème Fraiche
Coarse Salt

Fresh Ground Black Pepper
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Peel the squash.

3. Slice in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membrane with a spoon.

4. Cut into 1-inch-thick slices.

5. Combine the squash and garlic in a large saucepan.

6. Drizzle the olive oil over and stir until well coated.

7. Add the water.

8. Roast in the center of the oven, stirring occasionally, until the squash and garlic are soft and caramelized, which takes about 60 minutes.

9. Add a bit more water if the squash begins to burn.

10. Cool slightly.

11. While the squash is roasting, combine the chipotle puree with the sour cream.

12. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt.

13. Refrigerate until ready to use.

14. In a blender, puree half the squash and garlic with 1 cup of the broth.

15. Repeat with remaining squash mixture and another cup of broth.

16. Transfer the squash puree to a large saucepan.

17. Add 2 cups of the remaining broth and salt and pepper to taste.

18. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir to blend.

19. Watch that the soup doesn't scorch.

20. Add remaining broth if necessary to thin to desired consistency.

21. Taste and adjust seasonings.

22. To serve, ladle the soup into individual soup bowls and garnish with the chipotle cream.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Vitamins and Nutrients in Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese. Vitamin A helps support the body’s immune system. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals that break down and damage cells. Manganese is a coenzyme that helps the body regulate blood sugar levels, absorb calcium and form connective tissue.



 
 

 
   
 
Soup Recipes