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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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