Rating: 4 stars
16 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 6
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0

Butternut squash is one of the most beloved vegetables of the fall harvest; this simple soup really lets the squash's flavor shine through.

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2006

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Credit: Lee Harrelson

Recipe Summary

Yield:
6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 350°.

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  • Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves). Wrap head in foil. Bake at 350° for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic, squash, 2 cups water, broth, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until squash is tender. Place half of squash mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over the opening in the blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining squash mixture.

  • Wine note: The creamy texture of the pureed soup matches well with a plump but crisp Chardonnay like J.J. Vincent Bourgogne Blanc ($15). It's suitably rich, round, and fruity, with gently buttery flavors and good acidity to balance the natural sweetness of the squash. -Jeffery Lindenmuth

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

167 calories; calories from fat 19%; fat 3.5g; saturated fat 0.5g; mono fat 2.2g; poly fat 0.6g; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 33.5g; fiber 5.3g; iron 3.3mg; sodium 351mg; calcium 144mg.
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