Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The Simplest Butternut Squash Soup

In the mid-1990s I worked in a small cafe. In addition to the regular lunch menu, each day we created two quiches, two special entrees and a soup. My favorite soup? Butternut Squash. Not only did it taste like winter and comfort and satisfaction, but also it was the simplest soup recipe I ever made.




1. Wash the unpeeled butternut squash. Cut it into large chunks.




2. Place the chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; lower heat, cover and cook until can be easily pierced with a fork.




3. Remove pot from heat. Remove squash with a slotted spoon and allow to cool slightly. (DO NOT THROW AWAY COOKING WATER)




4. Scoop cooked squash out of skin and place in blender with a cup of the cooking water. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder. Don’t go crazy here--you’ll be tasting and maybe adding more later.




5. Blend, adding more water a little bit at a time till the soup reaches the desired consistency.




6. Return to pot and heat slightly over low heat. Taste and add more salt, pepper or garlic powder, if desired.




Does anyone know of a simpler soup than this BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP?



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18 comments:

  1. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuffAugust 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I do not know of a simpler soup ... thank you for sharing! I became a butternut squash lover last year and cannot get enough.

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    1. Kathleen RichardsonAugust 28, 2013 at 8:12 AM

      You're welcome, Brenda. It's never too late to discover a good squash. I'm a big fan of acorn squash, too. Love it halved, stuffed (with anything!) and baked.

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  2. Selena Ze ArteestAugust 28, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    I have a pumpkin stored in a frigge with no idea what to cook with it. I will give it a try, thanks!

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    1. Kathleen RichardsonAugust 29, 2013 at 4:06 PM

      I'll bet the pumpkin will work beautifully in this soup, Selena.

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  3. SibellaAugust 28, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Great looking soup Kathleen! :) Butternut squash soup is one of my favorite soups ever!

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    1. Kathleen RichardsonAugust 29, 2013 at 4:06 PM

      I guess many people add cream to the mix, Sibella. But I like this pure taste with very few additions.

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  4. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake YourselfAugust 28, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Simple sometimes means the best, this looks absolutely delicious :D
    Squash is such a versatile ingredient!

    Cheers
    CCU

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    1. Kathleen RichardsonAugust 29, 2013 at 4:07 PM

      All the squashes are such fun to experiment with, CCU!

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  5. CarineAugust 28, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Simple and yummy :-)

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  6. ChgoJohnAugust 28, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Here I thought my squash soup was easy. You've out-simpled me, Kathleen! With soup season coming fast, I'll be sure to be back and give this recipe a try. Thanks, Kathleen.

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    1. Kathleen RichardsonAugust 29, 2013 at 4:08 PM

      Your welcome, CJ. Is your squash soup recipe on your site?

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  7. Bam's KitchenAugust 28, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Delightfully creamy. I know one more simple way to eat this soup. We just come to your house. Did you work as a chef in the cafe? Take care, BAM

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  8. Kathleen RichardsonAugust 29, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Anytime you're in the area, BAM. Bring the whole gang. Everyone did every job in the cafe. Counterperson, waitress, cook, dishwasher (no machine!). And everything was made from scratch--everything. I learned a lot.

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  9. Daniela GrimburgSeptember 1, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I love this easy to prepare soup.
    Looks delicious and I'm sure it tastes as good as it looks.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Eatthy and comfort squash soup...
    i think i'm just need more crispy bacon within this soup....

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  11. Kathleen RichardsonSeptember 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    The beauty of a simple recipe, DentistChef, is that you can keep it simple or you can "doctor" it up with extras. I, too, could see this with bacon, perhaps broken into bits and sprinkled on just before serving so it stays crisp. Please visit again.

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