Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 10 min

Servings: 8

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 1 butternut squash (about 2 lb), halved lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh jalapeño pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 7 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil (approx.)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place squash, cut sides down, on lightly greased baking pan. Roast for 45 minutes or until flesh is tender when pierced with fork. Remove from heat; let cool. Using large spoon, scoop flesh into bowl of food processor.
    • Add jalapeño, cumin and coriander to squash; pour in broth. Purée until smooth, adding water (if needed) to facilitate puréeing.
    • In Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallot; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes or until shallot is translucent.
    • Transfer squash mixture to Dutch oven; stir to combine with garlic mixture. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

     

    Tips:

    • If you do not have vegetable broth on hand, substitute equal parts V8 vegetable juice and water.
    • If desired, roast squash up to three days ahead of time; refrigerate until ready to use.

     

    Recipe provided by Chef Jim Coleman