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Spicy Butternut Squash Soup with Curry and Jalapeno

Ingredients -

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups chopped Yellow or White Onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded Jalapeno Pepper
1 teaspoon Curry Powder
6 cups cubed peeled Butternut Squash
4 cups Cold Water
1 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1 cup Whole Milk
2 tablespoons Dry Sherry

Preparation:

1. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes.

3. Add the jalapeno and curry and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

4. Add the squash, water and salt and bring to a boil over high heat.

5. Cover and reduce the heat.

6. Simmer for 25 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.

7. Transfer half of the mixture to a blender.

8. Process until smooth.

9. Pour the puree into a large bowl.

10. Repeat with the remaining squash mixture.

11. Return the puree to a large sauté pan.

12. Add the milk and sherry.

13. Cook until the soup is hot, which takes about 5 minutes.

Soup Making Tips -
Soup Recipe Idea

	Creamy butternut squash soup is great as a starter or served as a main dish. Roasted butternut squash is pureed with sautéed carrots, onions and celery, added to chicken stock, and finished with spices like cinnamon, coriander, salt and pepper. The addition of half-and-half or cream cheese will produce a smoother texture with a richer flavor.

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