Butternut Squash Soup is a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal hor d'oeuvre. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 277 calories, 8g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of butter, celery, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It will be a hit at your Winter event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Butternut Squash : Butternut Squash, Pear and Yogurt Soup, Butternut Squash Soup with Curried Squash Seeds, and 2ways2percent: Butternut Squash Pizzan and Creamy Butternut Squash Puree with Scallops and Bacon.
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Sauté onion, carrot, celery in butter:
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Butter
Carrot
Celery
Onion
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Heat a large thick-bottomed pot on medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pot and let it foam up and recede.
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Butter
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Pot
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Add the onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Lower the heat if the vegetables begin to brown.
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Vegetable
Carrot
Celery
Onion
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Add the butternut squash, apple, broth, and water. Bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or so, until the squash and carrots have softened.
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Squash
Carrot
Apple
Broth
Water
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Purée the soup: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup, or work in batches and purée the soup in a stand blender.
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Soup
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Add seasonings:
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Seasoning
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Add pinches of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cayenne.
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Cinnamon
Ground Cayenne Pepper
Nutmeg
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Salt And Pepper
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives and, if you want, a dollop of sour cream.