Butternut Squash Soup With Pecans Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH PECANS

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet, saute onion and celery in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the parsley, garlic and cinnamon; saute 1-2 minutes longer., In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, broth and onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add the squash, soup, salt and pepper; heat through. , Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans and cream. Cool slightly. In a blender or food processor, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan and heat through.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Halve the squash, leaving the skin on, and scoop out the seeds, then cut into 1-inch cubes; you don't need to be precise just keep the pieces uniformly small.
• Put into a roasting tin with the oil and strip about 4 stalks thyme of their leaves, sprinkling over the butternut squash. If you can't get any fresh thyme, sprinkle over dried.
• Roast in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
• Once out of the oven, remove the squash to a bowl and scatter over the pecans and crumble over the cheese tossing everything together gently. Check the seasoning and add the last couple of stalks of thyme torn into small sprigs to decorate.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, PECANS AND CURRANTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut the squash in two at the base of the neck, discarding the hollow bulb end or reserving for another use. Peel the rest and slice into 1/2-inch disks. Toss the squash in a large roasting pan with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, thyme and salt and pepper to taste, and arrange in a single layer. Roast the squash, turning once halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, combine garlic and one tablespoon of the remaining olive oil. Sauté until fragrant and tender, about one minute. Add pecans and sugar, and toss until the sugar has melted and the pecans are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Whisk the vinegar into the remaining olive oil. Add the pecan mixture, currants and chili flakes. Mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange the squash on a warm platter and top with some or all of the dressing.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH ONIONS AND PECANS

Steps:

• Place pecans on an ungreased baking sheet. Toast at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Peel the squash, and remove the seeds. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. There will be about 6 cups squash.
• Melt butter or margarine in a heavy large skillet over low heat. Add onion and saute until very tender, about 15 minutes. Add squash and toss to coat. Cover. Cook until squash is tender but still holds it shape, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.
• Stir in half of the pecans and half of the parsley. Transfer mixture to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and parsley. Serve.

PECAN-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut each squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in two 13x9-in. baking dishes; add 1/2-in. water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour., Turn squash over; sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; stir in pecans. Spoon into squash cavities. , Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until filling is lightly browned and squash is tender.

GINGERED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SPICY PECAN CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Rub the cut sides of the squash with the olive oil and set them, cut side down, on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake the squash for about 1 hour, or until very tender.
• Remove from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Spoon the squash flesh into a large bowl; discard the skins.
• In a pie plate, toast the pecans for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant; let the nuts cool.
• In a large pot, melt the butter.
• Add the onion, fennel and ginger and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
• Add the squash and the chicken stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Uncover the pot and continue cooking until the squash starts to fall apart, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut milk.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the pecans until they are finely chopped.
• In a medium bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
• Fold in the chopped pecans, hazelnut oil and cayenne pepper and season with salt.
• Working in batches, puree the squash soup in a blender until smooth.
• Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt.
• Ladle the soup into bowls, top with a dollop of the pecan cream and serve.
• *The soup can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
• Reheat gently, adding a little chicken stock to thin the soup.
• Serve with a fruity, aromatic Viognier will have enough body to stand up to this rich soup. The 2006 Becker Vineyards Texas Viognier would be terrific; or consider the peachy 2006 Stags' Leap Viognier from Napa Valley, an easier-to-find alternative.
• Enjoy!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PECAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix butternut squash, onion, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, sugar, and egg in a casserole dish.
• Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and sunflower seeds in a bowl; sprinkle over squash mixture. Pour melted butter over crumb topping.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and crumb topping is browned, about 45 minutes.