Squash Soup

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Squash Court

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (98)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(98)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

6 cups (about 2 large squash) seeded 2-inch wide chunks butternut squash
Melted butter, for brushing
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon minced ginger
4 ounces heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Brush the flesh of the squash with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper. On a sheet pan lay the squash flesh side up. Roast for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the flesh is nice and soft.

Scoop the flesh from the skin into a pot and add the stock, honey, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and puree using a stick blender. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a low simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

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Comments & Reviews

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Nancy Pacific Grove, CA 01-20-2010
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wonderfully creamy soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We had a few butternut squashes from the garden and saw Alton Brown's recipe, tried it, and found a new combo of spices to... make a hearty but smoothly creamy soup. Delish! Thank you, Alton Brown!Read more
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Cynthia Baton Rouge, LA 12-28-2009
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WOW!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first recipe I've tried from the food network but I watch the chefs all the time. Alton I am in love....with... this soup I mean. The only addition I made was garlic and it set it off. I was going to serve this to the fam....but I will serve them something else cuz This One Is ALL MINE. Thank You!!!! Read more
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William Pompton Lakes, NJ 12-21-2009
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family holiday favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We have made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past two years as one of our courses, and it always gets rave... reviews! A must have for a little twist on a holiday meal! YUM!Read more
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Mary San Marcos, TX 11-26-2009
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Love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

he says to peel the squash after roasting but its just too hot! so i do it before hand with no ill effects. this is a super... delicious soup!Read more
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appie north wales, PA 11-22-2009
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perfection.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this soup is why i love alton brown. it's simple, it's easy, and it's some freakin' delicious good eats. perfect recipe.... don't change a thing. Read more
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Carrie Prior Lake, MN 11-21-2009
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Great As-Is... Add other stuff if you must...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe after making a popular Butternut Squash Soup with Cider Cream Sauce... which was amazing, but too much... longer to make and was much more hand's on. This is a fantastic recipe for butternut squash soup that is incredibly easy to make and quite tasty as-written. I can see how some may want to add a dollop of Daisy or other toppings, but it really is great in it's simplicity. Don't put off making this--you're taste buds will thank you!Read more