September 22, 2019

Pumpkin/Squash Soup

Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
2 large yellow onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ground ginger
4 cups pumpkin or squash puree
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
½ cup heavy cream

Directions:
1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook stirring occasionally until caramelized, about 15 minutes.

3. Add the garlic, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the onions and stir constantly for one minute.

4. Add ¼ cup of the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

5. Add the remaining chicken broth, water, and pumpkin puree and stir to combine.

6. Turn heat to low and simmer the soup for 20 minutes.

7. Turn the stove off and use a handheld immersion blender to puree the soup.  Alternately, use a regular blender and puree the soup in 2-3 batches.

8. Stir the heavy cream into the soup, serve immediately.