Cream of Squash Soup

Ingredients -

3 Delicata Squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 Onion, chopped
3 cups Vegetable Broth
1-1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
2 tablespoons Butter
Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste

 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a ceramic baking dish.

3. Add 1/8-inch water to baking dish. Cover baking dish with foil

4. Bake 35-40 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and cool.

5. Add butter to stockpot. Melt over medium heat.

6. Sauté onion 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir frequently.

7. Scoop squash out of shells. Add squash flesh to onions.

8. Stir in stock and heavy cream.

9. Reduce heat to low.

10. Simmer 20 minutes.

11. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor.

12. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

 
 


Soup Making Tip
Delicata Squash
Squash should be cooked through until entirely tender.

Soup Making Tip
Onion
White onion will retain some of its stronger flavor when sauteed, and is an excelent choice.