Apple-Pumpkin Soup
Roasted Apple-Pumpkin Soup Apples add just a hint of sweetness to this velvety smooth, pumpkin soup.
Try it as a delightful first course for a special meal or for dinner with grilled sharp Cheddar sandwiches. This is an awesome soup and it was nicely sweet.
The kids lapped it up.
The hazelnuts are a must, as they finish the flavor and texture very nicely. 12 servings, about 1 cup each Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients: * 4 lbs. pie pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks (see Tip) * 4 large sweet-tart apples, such as Empire, Cameo or Braeburn, unpeeled, cored and cut into eighths * 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil * 1 1/4 tsp. sea salt, divided * 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper * 1 Tbs. chopped fresh sage * 6 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth * 1/3 c. chopped hazelnuts, toasted (see Tip) * 2 Tbs. hazelnut oil Preparation; 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. 2. Toss pumpkin (or squash), apples, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, for 30 minutes. Stir in sage and continue roasting until very tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. 3. Transfer about one-third of the pumpkin (or squash) and apples to a blender along with 2 cups broth. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven and repeat for two more batches. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and heat the Apple-Pumpkin soup through over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to prevent splattering, for about 6 minutes. Serve each Apple-Pumpkin soup portion topped with hazelnuts and a drizzle of hazelnut oil. Tips & Notes * Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave on High, covered, stirring frequently, or on the stove-top over medium heat. * Tips: Make it easier to cut a pumpkin, acorn squash or other winter squash: pierce in several places with a fork; microwave on High for 45 to 60 seconds. Use a large sharp knife to cut in half. Remove the seeds and stringy fibers with a spoon. * To toast chopped nuts, small nuts and seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Nutrition: 180 calories; 9 g. Fat (1 g. Saturated, 7 g. Monosaturated), 0 mg. Cholesterol, 25 g. Carbohydrates, 3 g. Protein, 6 g. Fiber, 525 mg. Sodium, 569 mg. Potassium. Nutrition Bomus: Vitamin-A (290% daily value), Vitamin-C (40% dv), Potassium (16% dv).
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