Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds
You can never have too many soup recipes, so give Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds a try. This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe serves 8. One serving contains 132 calories, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. A mixture of salt, water, dash of ground pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.
Instructions
Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
Add seeds to sugar mixture, stirring to coat.
Spread seed mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 300 for 15 minutes. Stir mixture; bake an additional 15 minutes.
Place parchment on a wire rack; cool pumpkinseed mixture. Break into small pieces; set aside.
Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane.
Brush oil over cut sides of squash; sprinkle cut sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Place squash, cut sides down, on a jelly-roll pan.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly. Scoop out squash pulp from skins; discard skins.
Place squash pulp and broth in a blender.
Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
Pour pureed mixture into a medium saucepan; stir in 2 cups water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top each serving with seeds.