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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

 

Ingredients -

2 Butternut Squash
4 ounces Maple Syrup
Coarse Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Cinnamon
1 tablespoon Canola Oil
1 medium-sized White Onion, medium dice
1 Leek, white part only, medium dice
3 Garlic Cloves, sliced
2 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and diced
1 sprig Thyme
1 cup Sherry Wine
1-1/2 quart Water
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Coarse Salt
Fresh Ground White Pepper
2 cups Soy Milk

 
Preparation:

1. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard the seeds.

2. Brush the inside with maple syrup and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon, salt and pepper.

3. Roast in the oven at 375 degrees for 1 hour, or until soft when pierced with a fork.

4. In a large soup pot, heat the oil.

5. Add the onion, leek and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, which takes about 5 to 7 minutes.

6. Add the sweet potatoes and thyme and stir to combine.

7. Add the squash and stir to combine.

8. Add the water, wine, nutmeg and cinnamon.

9. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

10. Bring the mixture to a boil.

11. Reduce the heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, which takes about 20 to 25 minutes.

12. Puree the mixture in a food processor until smooth.

13. Transfer back to the stove and whisk in the soy milk and remaining maple syrup.

14. Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Potassium in Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a great source of potassium. Potassium is an electrolyte that plays a big role in regulating blood pressure. It is also useful in the reduction of heart diseases and stroke. Potassium aids metabolic processes and nerve functions. It eases stiffness associated with rheumatic conditions and arthritis, and helps control migraines, headaches and convulsions.



 
 

 
   
 
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