Butternut Squash Soup
Kevin CusterCourse Soup
Servings 4
Equipment
- Immersion/Stick Blender
Ingredients
- 2 large butternut squash cut in half lengthwise, seeded, then cut in half lengthwise again
- melted butter for brushing
- 1 tbsp kosher salt plus 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp white pepper plus 1/2 tsp
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 4-8 tbsp Mill Gap Farms Organic Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, then cut each half lengthwise again. You should end up with 8 long pieces
- Place the squash on a sheet pan, skin-side facing down, and brush with melted butter. Season with 1 tbsp of kosher salt and 1/2 tsp of white pepper.
- Roast the squash for 30-35 minutes or until the flesh is nice and soft
- Scoop the flesh from the skin with an ice cream scoop or spoon into a large pot.
- Add the stock, maple syrup, vanilla, and ginger, and bring to a simmer.
- Turn down the heat and keep the soup simmering for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Using an immersion/stick blender, puree the soup to a smooth/creamy texture. As the blender is running, slowly add the heavy cream. Return to a simmer
- Season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg to taste