Spiced Squash Soup Food

SPICED SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• For the soup: Put the oil into a large saucepan and, when it is hot, add the ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and paprika and cook for 1 minute. Add the butternut squash and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the squash is very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Working in small batches, puree the squash and liquid in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour into a clean pot to reheat.
• For the asparagus: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When it begins to foam, add the fennel seeds, salt and asparagus and saute for a few minutes until the asparagus is bright green and tender but still crunchy.
• To serve: Ladle the hot soup into a serving bowl and garnish with the asparagus.
• Cook's Note: When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

SPICED BUTTERCUP SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Cut squash into chunks. In water, boil squash and onion about 25 minutes.
• Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Put back on stove and add rest of ingredients. Simmer until heated through.

SPICY WINTER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Trim edges of squash, cut into four pieces, remove seeds.
• Steam 12-15 minutes until soft.
• Scrape the squash from the skin into a blender, add ginger and 2 1/2 cups milk; purée.
• Sauté onion, celery and garlic in 3 teaspoons olive oil until onions are soft.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in Cajun spice mix. Stir for 30 seconds, add squash purée and remaining milk.
• Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add corn and green beans and continue to simmer.
• Stir in basil.
• Season with salt to taste.

SPICED-UP BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place butternut squash in a cookie sheet, drizzle with 2 tbsp of oil, sprinkle 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper. Roast until squash is tender but not mushy. Stir the squash during the roasting process for even cooking.
• While the squash is roasting, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery. Once the onion is translucent, add garlic and green onion, stir and cook for 1 minute. Turn the heat on low, add all the spices to the pot, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add roasted squash and stock. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Puree soup using a stick blender or in a blender (If using a blender, pour soup back in pot). Stir in coconut milk. Salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat on low and warm through.

SPICED SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter and olive oil in a soup pot over moderate heat.
• Add the diced onions and apples and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the spices, cook for one minute.
• Add the squash and chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, until the squash is very tender, about 20-30 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the vegetables in batches with a little bit of the stock.
• Transfer puree mixture into a large bowl.
• Stir in enough of the remaining stock to make a medium-thick soup.
• Reserve any leftover stock if not serving right away, as the soup may thicken on standing. This is rich broth so if you have any left just add it to your favorite homemade soup or freeze for another use.
• Season with salt and pepper and adjust the spices.
• This soup may be made a day ahead, refrigerated uncovered until cold and then covered to store.
• To serve, in a large pot heat the soup almost to scalding.
• Ladle into bowls and top with thin slices of apple.

SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil.
• Add onions.
• Cook until translucent.
• Add jalapenos through carrots.
• Cook -turning frequently- until all veggies are glossy.
• Add stock through cumin.
• Bring to boil and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with extra chopped cilantro.

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CRAB AND HERB OIL

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat and cook the shallot, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the squash, coriander, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir until coated. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the squash is very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Carefully puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a stand blender, in batches, until very smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the cream. Season salt and pepper. Reheat the soup before serving if necessary.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the parsley and cook, uncovered, until bright green, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water and then drain and pat dry. Puree in a blender with the grapeseed oil until the oil is bright green, about 1 minute. Strain the parsley oil through a fine-mesh sieve. Do not press on the solids. Whisk the harissa and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl until smooth.
• Whisk the oil, lemon juice, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a medium bowl. Add the crab, cilantro and mint and gently toss to combine.
• Divide the hot soup evenly among 4 serving bowls and mound some crab salad in the middle of each bowl. Drizzle each bowl with parsley oil and harissa.

MOROCCAN SPICED SQUASH AND CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• Cut squash in half from top to bottom and place it, cut side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
• Bake until squash can be easily skewered, 50 to 60 minutes.
• With a spoon, remove seeds and discard.
• Scrape the pulp from the skin.
• Reserve the pulp and discard the skin.
• Warm the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook until soft, 7 minutes.
• Add the paprika, cumin, turmeric, and coriander and continue to cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add the squash, carrots, sugar, chicken stock, water, ½ teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until carrots are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Cool for 15 minutes.
• Puree the soup in a blender in several batches for 3 minutes each batch until the soup is very smooth.
• Strain soup through a fine strainer back into pot and gently reheat.
• If the soup is too thick, add additional water.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the yogurt in a small bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
• To serve, heat the soup.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of yogurt.

SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and seed the squash and cut into small chunks.
• Place the squash, chopped onion, and carrots into a large pot with the cayenne pepper,salt, garlic, and chicken broth.
• Cook on medium heat until the soup comes to a rapid boil. Turn heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 35-45 minutes until the squash is soft.
• Place the soup into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth and creamy.
• Return the soup to the pot and whisk in the butter and the condensed milk until fully mixed.
• Add sour cream dollop if desired.
• Serve warm to hot in medium sized soup bowls.
• This soup can be frozen and reheated as well.

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour a thin layer of water in a baking dish, or a cookie sheet with sides. Place the squash halves cut side down on the dish. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh. Cool slightly, then remove the peel. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, leek and garlic, and saute for a few minutes, until tender. Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Add the potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until soft. Add the squash, and mash with the potatoes until chunks are small. Use an immersible hand blender to puree the soup, or transfer to a blender or food processor in batches, and puree until smooth. Return to the pot.
• Season the soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt and pepper, then stir in the sherry and half-and-half cream. Heat through, but do not boil. Ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream.