Jacc's Squash Soup

[Dani]

If you haven't tried it, DO IT THIS FALL!!

I made it again tonight. It was a windy, cool but sunny, perfect fall day.

This soup and some fresh buns were the perfect supper for a house of sickies. I added a little cumin and a little maple syrup just for fun. It was very yummy.

The recipe is in one of the stickies. And for a good reason.

Thanks again James!

[RA.]

Ya, I love that one. I will have to make it again soon as well. It's so yummy!

[mayhem]

Did it again today! My oh my, it's better than I remember. The kids gobbled it down too!

Thanks!

[a_beacher]

Is this the recipe you guys are talking about? It looks so easy to make. I might have to give it a try. Yummy!

Jacc wrote:
Butternut Squash soup
is easy! And delicious.

Cut one really big, or two medium sized squash (the beige ones with orange flesh, that's butternut right?)

Gut them, Put them in the oven at 350 for 40-50 minutes (or until a fork sinks in without resistance) I sometimes flip them over after 25 minutes.

Scoop out flesh (into a bowl) (which can keep until the following day if you don't have time to make the whole soup that evening)

In a deep pot, with a bit of olive oil, sautee some onions and a bit of garlic. Add squash and enough chicken broth to cover the squash and a bit more (usually 1200-1500ml).

Bring to a boil, simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Blend with a hand mixer.

Add half a cup of half&half cream or coffee cream. stir and warm over medium heat for 5 mintues or so.

Salt and pepper to taste.

It's really nice with diced cheddar or monterey jack cheese in it.

Enjoy fellow soup eaters!

[RA.]

That's the one. So good.

[Iron-North]

I like soup!

[mayhem]

yep!

[Samantha]

Is this the recipe you guys are talking about? It looks so easy to make. I might have to give it a try. Yummy!

Jacc wrote:
Butternut Squash soup
is easy! And delicious.

Cut one really big, or two medium sized squash (the beige ones with orange flesh, that's butternut right?)

Gut them, Put them in the oven at 350 for 40-50 minutes (or until a fork sinks in without resistance) I sometimes flip them over after 25 minutes.

Scoop out flesh (into a bowl) (which can keep until the following day if you don't have time to make the whole soup that evening)

In a deep pot, with a bit of olive oil, sautee some onions and a bit of garlic. Add squash and enough chicken broth to cover the squash and a bit more (usually 1200-1500ml).

Bring to a boil, simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Blend with a hand mixer.

Add half a cup of half&half cream or coffee cream. stir and warm over medium heat for 5 mintues or so.

Salt and pepper to taste.

It's really nice with diced cheddar or monterey jack cheese in it.

Enjoy fellow soup eaters!

If you want to make it even easier roast the onions and garlic with the squash.

[bruyere]

I did it!!! I made soup!

Where's the I'm-so-proud-of-myself-I'm-a-big-girl-now! emoticon?

[bruyere]

Hey, neat, I passed the recipe on to a Facebook friend this morning (giving Jacc full credit, of course!) and she's already made it. She loves it.

[La]

For those who are calorie-conscious, you could substitute evaporated milk for the cream.

Another variation would be to make this with baked sweet potatoes!

[Size5]

I add a healthy dose of curry to mine - and LOVE it! Oh I also roast a whole bulb of garlic while I'm cooking the squash and throw that in too.

S5

[Stephan]

It's one of my favorites as well, I make it all the time..thanks Jacc!!!

[CeilidhOnTheRun]

I amde it with both squash and sweet potatoes (together) this week.. I loved it! yum

[Stephan]

Making some tonight!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!

[Stephan]

mmmmmm mmmmm good!!!! Used a bit too much cream...but heh..it's all good baby!!!

[bruyere]

I made the soup again last night but I discovered, to my dismay, that I had bought BEEF broth. GAH!

So, I made the soup with just water instead of broth. Threw in some extra salt and onion. Know what? Still really really yummy. Didn't notice anything missing.

[jes]

I think I'll try this. I don't know if I like squash, but I do like soup

[QuickChick]

I made squash soup a couple times over the last month as well. Basically I did what James' recipe says, sans cream. Then I put in a can of pumpkin and an apple, some curry powder, cumin, some cinnamon and a few shots of tabasco. Don't ask amounts... I basically added stuff, tasted, added more if needed. I love soup!

[bruyere]

Rosemary. I forgot. That was the other thing I added extra of last night. It seems I like rosemary. I usually like to throw roasted red pepper in there, too. But I totally forgot last night!

[chunkymonkeymelonhed]

Going to give this a try this week. I love squash, I love soup, it's sure to be a winner.

[bruyere]

May I just add... I just had a bowl of my soup, with a Havarti and Edam grilled cheese sandwich and a glass of wine.

Talk about your warm comfort food!

[deerdree]

May I just add... I just had a bowl of my soup, with a Havarti and Edam grilled cheese sandwich and a glass of wine.

Talk about your warm comfort food!

[trixiee]

It's on the menu tonight! We'll see what "secret" ingredients I add!

[Ironboy]

I love to see all the unique variations and additions people make.