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    Roasted Winter Squash Soup with Croutons

    Nov 8, 2007 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Roasted Winter Squash Soup with Croutons - Andrea Meyers

    What can be more comforting than a bowl of creamy soup on a cold day? When the weather starts to turn a little chilly, I start making soups and this was my first one this month. Roasting the acorn and butternut squash brings out a wonderful sweetness that is tempered by the leeks, herbs, and garlic. After roasting the squash, sauté the leeks and garlic, then add the stock, the mashed squash, and the herbs. Let that cook for a while, then puree it in a blender to get that smooth texture. This can easily be a vegan soup just by using vegetable stock and soy milk, and you can use gluten-free bread if you want to.

    The croutons, which mirror the herbal flavors in the soup, are great for dipping in the soup or floating on top. The Gruyère can be a bit pricey, but you can substitute with Swiss. If you are making this for a quick weeknight meal, you could skip the croutons and enjoy the soup with a plain crusty baguette, but if you are serving this as a soup course for Thanksgiving or another special occasion, by all means make the croutons because they complement the soup very well. You can also make this one day ahead and then just gently warm on the stove while making the croutons.

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    This is my contribution to this week's installment of Weekend Herb Blogging, hosted by The Expatriate Chef from The Expatriate's Kitchen. Make sure you check out the round-up on Monday November 12.

    Recipe Notes

    Look for gluten-free baguettes in your store.

    [Updated November 23, 2009.]

    Roasted Winter Squash Soup with Croutons - Andrea Meyers
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    Roasted Winter Squash Soup with Croutons

    Adapted from several recipes, but mostly from Epicurious.com.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 50 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: acorn squash, butternut squash, gluten free
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 457kcal

    Equipment

    • baking sheets, lined with foil and lightly coated with olive oil
    • 4-quart pot
    • large bowl
    • potato masher
    • blender
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients

    Soup

    • 1½ pounds whole butternut squash
    • 1½ pounds whole acorn squash
    • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
    • kosher salt (to taste)
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 leeks (thinly slicely)
    • 4 large garlic cloves (chopped)
    • 5 cups vegetable broth
    • 1¼ teaspoons minced fresh thyme
    • 1¼ teaspoons minced fresh sage
    • ¼ cup whipping cream (room temperature)
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

    Croutons

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 24 slices gluten-free baguette (thinly sliced on the diagonal)
    • 1 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
    • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
    • sea salt (to taste)
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    Preparation

    • Preheat oven to 400° F/200° C.
    • Cut the butternut and acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Place face down on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool so that you can handle it without getting burned. (If you have a convection oven, do not preheat. Put the prepared squash on the baking sheets and put into the cold oven. Bake at 400° F/200° C for 20 to 25 minutes.)
    • Scoop all of the squash out into a large bowl and mash with a potato masher.
    • Melt the unsalted butter in the pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the broth, mashed squash, and herbs and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 20 minutes.
    • Pour about ⅓ of the soup into the blender and puree. Pour puree out into the large bowl and repeat two more times. Pour the pureed soup back into the pot. Stir in the cream and sugar and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
    • CROUTONS: Preheat the broiler. Butter one side of each bread slice and place, buttered side up, on the baking sheet. Broil until golden, about 1 minute. Turn over the bread slices and sprinkle on the cheese, then add the chopped sage and thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
    • To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with the croutons, or serve them on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 14063IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. andreea says

      November 08, 2007 at 4:31 pm

      oh that looks so comforting. autumn on a plate.

    2. Rosa says

      November 09, 2007 at 8:44 am

      Mmmmmhhh, a scrumptious looking soup! Very comforting and tasty!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

    3. Kalyn says

      November 09, 2007 at 11:35 am

      It does sound wonderful. I love the flavor of butternut squash especially, but any winter squash dish gets a big thumbs up from me!

    4. Cris says

      November 09, 2007 at 2:44 pm

      Comfort food... oh, that looks soo good!

    5. African Vanielje says

      November 09, 2007 at 3:42 pm

      I think this is a version of possibly my all time favourite. In SA we traditionally curry butternut or pumpkin soups. Yum

    6. T.W. Barritt says

      November 09, 2007 at 3:54 pm

      The flavor of roasted vegetables is amazing, and what a great idea to combine both butternut and acorn squash. I will have to give that a try.

    7. Mary says

      November 11, 2007 at 2:24 am

      Wow that looks really good!

    8. gay says

      November 12, 2007 at 3:19 am

      It looks yummy. For some reason we Filipinos don't cook squash/pumpkins in soups. I think this would a wonderful addition to our tastebuds.

    9. HeavyGod says

      November 27, 2007 at 5:14 am

      Really good and really interesting post. I expect (and other readers maybe :)) new useful posts from you!
      Good luck and successes in blogging!

    10. Sara says

      October 05, 2008 at 10:52 pm

      Your soup looks great!

    11. Christine says

      October 06, 2009 at 7:52 pm

      I LOVE this soup! I have made it over and over again in the fall and winter months, and we even served at for a starter at Thanksgiving dinner last year for our families- huge hit! I use Smart Balance instead of butter, and skip the whipping cream and sugar to cut down the calories. I also add a pinch of saffron after I saute the leeks and garlic just before I add the broth, squash and herbs which also adds a nice flavor. A handmixer blends this beautifully. I enjoy the winter just because I can make this soup- so great.

      • Andrea says

        October 06, 2009 at 8:13 pm

        Christine, I'm so glad you like it. We enjoy it throughout the fall and winter.

    12. Miguel says

      December 15, 2010 at 3:21 pm

      This is very similar to the pumpkin soup we are being served throughout South Korea. Very welcoming on the bitter cold days they have here. One of our Korean host stated they believe soup like this fends off getting a cold or flu. They also serve a very simple citrus tea at the end of the meal that they believe has a similar effect. I've both the soup and tea at every lunch and dinner here over the past week.

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