Local Winter Squash Soup
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A Note From Jill: I do not cook with garlic. Please feel free to add peeled cloves to the roasting pan with the squash or sauté chopped garlic with the mirepoix if desired.
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ingredients
- 2 pounds butternut or other seasonal squash, seeds removed, cubed and peeled if needed.
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 apples, core removed and rough chopped
- 3 teaspoons Simply Organic Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Five Spice Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (scant) Simply Organic Ground Nutmeg
- 1 32-ounce containers vegetable stock, or homemade
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425˚F and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Divide among the two prepared baking sheets and roast for about 30 minutes, or until the edges begin to caramelize.
Step 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan and simmer until reduced by half. Set aside.
Step 3
While squash is roasting, heat a heavy bottomed 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and onion and sauté over medium low until onion softens, about 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spices and stir to coat. Add carrot and celery, raise heat to medium and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes), then add apple and cook until fragrant and slightly tender (about 3 minutes more).
Step 4
Add roasted squash to pot, stirring to combine, then cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Step 5
Working in batches, purée mixture in a high speed blender until creamy and smooth*.Return soup to pot and bring to a simmer. Add apple cider vinegar reduction, stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.