roasted butternut squash and shallot soup

Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Sep 1, 2014

Fresh ginger complements the sweet roasted squash and shallots in this easy soup. It's lovely alone for a lunch, as a light dinner with a salad or as a component in those big holiday meals.

Rate
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 - large shallots, peeled and halved
  • 1 - (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons (1-inch) slices fresh chives
  • - cracked black pepper (optional)

How To Make roasted butternut squash and shallot soup

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 f
  • Step 2
    Combine first 5 ingredients in a roasting pan or jelly-roll pan; toss well. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Place half of squash mixture and half of broth in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
  • Step 4
    Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour into a large saucepan. Repeat procedure with remaining squash mixture and broth.
  • Step 5
    Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with chives and pepper, if desired.

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