{"id":22934,"date":"2025-10-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasee.com\/?post_type=essay&p=22934"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:38:51","slug":"creamy-roasted-butternut-squash-soup","status":"publish","type":"essay","link":"https:\/\/sasee.com\/ro\/essay\/creamy-roasted-butternut-squash-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Tammie Hughes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we saunter into cooler months and our senses remember the flavors of fall, we can\u2019t help but anticipate the cozy weeks<\/em> ahead that usher in the holiday season. Nothing says Southern like the harvest moon, winter squash, the smell of clove<\/em> and cinnamon, and bounties of deliciousness at every turn. Add the ingredients to your shopping list and grab your apron,<\/em> because you\u2019ll want to make this soup soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INGREDIENTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

2 TB EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)<\/em>
1\/3 Stick Butter<\/em>
1\/3 C Minced Shallot<\/em>
1 TB Minced Prepared Ginger<\/em>
2 TB Snipped Fresh Sage Leaves<\/em>
2 TB Dark Brown Sugar<\/em>
2 C Roasted Squash<\/em>
1 1\/2 C Chicken Stock + 1 Knorr.<\/em> Chicken Bouillon Cube<\/em>
1\/4 C Heavy Cream<\/em>
1\/2 Can 100% Pure Pumpkin<\/em>
1 tsp Nutmeg<\/em>
1\/2 tsp Cinnamon<\/em>
1\/4 tsp Allspice<\/em>
1\/4 tsp Cloves<\/em>
1 1\/2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt<\/em>
1\/2 tsp White Pepper<\/em>
1\/2 tsp Black Pepper<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garnish\u00a0
Maple Syrup Drizzle
Crispy Brown-butter Sage Leaves
Coarsely Cracked Black Pepper
Fresh Ch\u00e8vre (Soft Goat Cheese)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INSTRUCTIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Split a medium butternut squash, remove seeds, drizzle the flesh<\/em> side with olive oil, and roast in oven on 375 degrees, flesh side<\/em> down, for approx. 40 minutes. Remove from oven, cool, peel, and<\/em> dice into cubes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the EVOO, butter, shallot, ginger, and fresh sage leaves to<\/em> a stockpot and saut. on medium-low heat for about 7 minutes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the brown sugar and roasted squash, cover, and simmer on low<\/em> heat. Warm 1\/2 cup of the chicken stock in the microwave for 40<\/em> seconds, add the bouillon cube, and whisk to dissolve. Add to the<\/em> stockpot, along with the remaining stock, heavy cream, and spices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fold in the pumpkin and use an immersion blender to cream the<\/em> soup to a smooth consistency. Presentation\u2014<\/em>garnish\u00a0with a drizzle of maple syrup, soft ch\u00e8vre, coarse black pepper, and crispy brown-butter sage leaves.\u00a0Serve with a slice of sourdough, topped with melted Gruyere and fresh sage leaves.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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