Monthly Archives: November 2015

Warming Squash Soup

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2 TABLESPOONS OF BUTTERBowls Of Butternut Squash Soup In A Table

1 TABLESPOON OF GOOD OLIVE OIL

1 LARGE ONION CHOPPED

1 15 OZ CAN OF PUMPKIN PUREE (NOT PIE FILLING)

1 ½ POUNDS OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH PEELED AND DICED

4 CUPS OF CHICKEN STOCK OR VEGETABLE BROTH

 

HEAT BUTTER AND OIL IN HEAVY SOUP POT ADD ONIONS AND COOK OVER LOW HEAT FOR 5-7 MINUTES.

ADD REST OF THE INGREDIENTS, SIMMER OVER LOW HEAT FOR 20-30 MINUTES UNTIL SQUASH IS SOFT.

BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH WITH A STICK BLENDER OR CAREFULLY IN A REGULAR BLENDER.

SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.

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Turnip, Leek, and Potato Soup

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Perfect for lunch or a starter at dinner.

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

1 large leek white and light green parts, halve lengthwise slice, and rinseturnip potato leek soup

4 garlic cloves

2 pounds of turnip peeled and diced

1 large potato peeled and diced

2 quarts of vegetable broth

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon of Mrs Dash, or similar herb blend.

 

Heat butter, and olive oil  in a large heavy soup pot and saute, leeks for several minutes. Add garlic for 1 minute. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil, then reduce. Simmer about 45 minutes until vegetables are very tender. Remove bay leaves.

 

Blend with a stick blender until smooth, or in batches, carefully in a blender.

Add salt and pepper to taste.