butternut squash soup w/ sage-infused brown butter

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Dec 15, 2018

I like squash soup but do not want added sugar which so many recipes include. This one is more on the savory side. I would be careful with the amount of salt you add, especially if you use salted butter.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled, cut-up butternut squash (about 4-5 cups)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt - or to taste!
  • 2 tablespoons rice, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - parmesan cheese, for garnish

How To Make butternut squash soup w/ sage-infused brown butter

  • Step 1
    Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium–low heat in a 4 quart pot. Add red pepper and onions; sauté until softened. Add squash, stock, rice and salt.
  • Step 2
    Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in small sauté pan over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook stirring constantly until butter turns a deep amber color (do not burn). Remove sage leaves and put on a paper towel.
  • Step 3
    Add browned sage butter to vegetables and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  • Step 4
    Add sherry. Puree mixture until smooth. Crumble sage leaves and stir into pureed mixture. (Save a few whole leaves for garnish.)

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Category: Other Soups
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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