Best Butternut Squash Soup With Persimmon Recipes

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH PERSIMMON



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Persimmon adds an extra splash of color to this yummy butternut squash soup plus a sweet and fruity flavor. Try it! You won't be disappointed. Use vegetable broth if you like it vegetarian.

Provided by superchef

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
1 bay leaf
2 pounds butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
½ cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
2 persimmons, diced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and bay leaf and cook an additional 5 minutes. Add butternut squash and keep cooking, 5 more minutes.
  • Pour white wine into the pot and allow to evaporate. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add persimmons. Cover and simmer until squash is soft, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 817.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP II



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This is a thick, rich soup with tons of flavor. Something I whipped up off the top of my head, with things I had on hand. Super easy, quick, and a great way to use squash. An instant hit at my house.

Provided by Maplebird

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
  • Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1151.4 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

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