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Classic Butternut Squash Soup

Classic Butternut Squash Soup, finished Bubby's family recipe
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Classic Butternut Squash Soup, finished Bubby's family recipe

Classic Butternut Squash Soup

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A naturally smooth butternut squash and carrot soup with onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
  • 1 lb (454 g) carrots, peeled and cut into chunks – standardized from the family wording ‘1 bag carrots’
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Water, enough to come about 1 inch above the vegetables

Method
 

  1. Place the butternut squash, carrots, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in an 8-quart pot.
  2. Add enough water to come about 1 inch above the vegetables.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Lower the heat and simmer until the squash and carrots are completely soft, about 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.
  5. Blend directly in the pot with an immersion blender until completely smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If the soup is too thick, add a little hot water.

Notes

Recipe #214
Yield: About 8-10 servings
Category: Soups
Helpful Notes
  • Cut the squash and carrots into similar-size chunks so they soften at the same rate.
  • Use a standard 1-lb bag of carrots.
  • No cream or flour is needed; the squash and carrots create the texture.
Storage
Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate in covered containers, and reheat soups until steaming hot throughout.

Useful equipment options

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Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 8-quart stockpot with cover MCP66-24N — Amazon (paid link)
An 8-quart pot option matching the size specified for this squash soup.

OXO Good Grips swivel peeler — Amazon (paid link)
For peeling the squash and carrots before cutting them into chunks.

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