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Rustic Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

  • 4 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 CUP dry white wine
  • 1 QUART chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 1 QUART water
  • 4 LBS winter squash (butternut, acorn, hubbard or any other variety) —peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds and honey, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter.
  2. Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the white wine and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the squash, cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until tender, about 30 minutes.
  6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup or add in small batches to a blender and puree until the soup is smooth.
  7. Return the soup to the pot, bring to a simmer and season with white pepper and nutmeg.
  8. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of honey.

Yield: 8 servings

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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