Winter Squash Soup With Tomato Salsa Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F Place the squash on a baking sheet and brush with some of the oil and roast for 25 minutes.
• Reduce the temperature to 375F and cook for 20-25 minutes more or until the squash is tender.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy pan and cook the onions over a low heat for about 10 minutes or until softened.
• Meanwhile, scoop the squash out of the skin, adding it to the pan.
• Pour in 5 cups of water and stir in salt and plenty of black pepper.
• Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Cool the soup slightly, then process it in a blender or food processor to a smooth puree.
• Alternatively press the soup through a fine sieve with a back of a spoon.
• Reheat without boiling, then ladle it into warmed bowls.
• Top each serving with a spoonful of salsa and serve.

WINTER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large stockpot over moderate heat. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato, garlic, jalapeno and salt and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add the squash and stock and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the squash is falling apart and soup is thickened slightly. Puree soup with an immersion blender, or use a blender and return soup to a clean pan. Add the milk and heat gently. Stir in the cheese and adjust the seasonings.;

WINTER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a heavy - bottomed stockpot, add the onions, and cook over medium - low heat for 10 minutes, or until translucent. Add the pumpkin puree, butternut squash, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium - low heat for about 20 minutes, until the butternut squash is very tender. Process the mixture through the medium blade of a food mill. Return to the pot, add the half - and - half, and heat slowly. If the soup needs more flavor, add another teaspoon of salt. Serve hot with garnishes, if desired.
• Cook's Note: To serve with croutons, remove the crusts from 2 slices of white bread, cut them in 1/2-inch cubes, and saute them in 1 tablespoon of butter until browned. Season with salt and pepper.

WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Halve and seed the butternut squash and place it on a baking sheet and brush with some o the oil and roast for 25 minutes. Reduce the temp to 375 and cook for 20-25 minutes more or until its tender.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy pan and cook the chopped onions over a low heat for about 10 minutes or until softened.
• Meanwhile, scoop the squash out of its skin, adding it to the pan. Pour in 5 cups water and stir in 1 tsp salt and plenty o black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Cool the soup slightly, then process it in a blender or food processor to a smooth puree. Alternatively,press the soup through a fine sieve with the back of a spoon. Reheat without boiling, then ladle it into warmed bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful o salsa and serve.

TOMATO SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet and brush the insides with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few turns of black pepper, the cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, and cloves and bake until a fork pokes easily into the center. Begin checking for doneness after 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, add the tomatoes with their juices, and blend until very smooth. Return the mixture to the pot.
• Scoop the insides out of the squash and place it in the blender with the vegetable broth and blend until very smooth. Add it to the pot, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Ladle into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and top with grated Parmesan.