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Delicata Squash Soup

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:8

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3poundsdelicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2largeshallots, thinly sliced2mediumcloves garlic, smashed1teaspoonground cumin4cupsreduced-sodium vegetable broth1cupwater¾tablespoonsalt¼cupbasil pesto½cupunsalted dry-roasted pistachios, chopped

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Ingredients

3poundsdelicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

2largeshallots, thinly sliced

2mediumcloves garlic, smashed

1teaspoonground cumin

4cupsreduced-sodium vegetable broth

1cupwater

¾tablespoonsalt

¼cupbasil pesto

½cupunsalted dry-roasted pistachios, chopped

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush cut sides of squash evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Place the squash halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Using a spoon, remove the squash flesh from the shells; transfer to a medium bowl, along with any drippings from the baking sheet. (Discard the squash shells.)Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and cumin; cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the roasted squash-dripping mixture, broth, water and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.Using an immersion blender, process the soup in the pot until smooth with no chunks remaining, 1 to 2 minutes. (Use caution when blending hot liquids. Alternatively, pour half the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a clean saucepan. Repeat the process with the remaining soup.)To serve, ladle 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls; swirl 1/2 tablespoon pesto into each soup. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon pistachios.EquipmentParchment paperOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2021

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush cut sides of squash evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Place the squash halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Using a spoon, remove the squash flesh from the shells; transfer to a medium bowl, along with any drippings from the baking sheet. (Discard the squash shells.)Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and cumin; cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the roasted squash-dripping mixture, broth, water and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.Using an immersion blender, process the soup in the pot until smooth with no chunks remaining, 1 to 2 minutes. (Use caution when blending hot liquids. Alternatively, pour half the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a clean saucepan. Repeat the process with the remaining soup.)To serve, ladle 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls; swirl 1/2 tablespoon pesto into each soup. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon pistachios.EquipmentParchment paper

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush cut sides of squash evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Place the squash halves, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Using a spoon, remove the squash flesh from the shells; transfer to a medium bowl, along with any drippings from the baking sheet. (Discard the squash shells.)

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and cumin; cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the roasted squash-dripping mixture, broth, water and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Using an immersion blender, process the soup in the pot until smooth with no chunks remaining, 1 to 2 minutes. (Use caution when blending hot liquids. Alternatively, pour half the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a clean saucepan. Repeat the process with the remaining soup.)

To serve, ladle 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls; swirl 1/2 tablespoon pesto into each soup. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon pistachios.

Equipment

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)192Calories10gFat22gCarbs5gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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