Squash Soup

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Squash Court

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (101)

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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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Amanda birmingham, AL 02-18-2010
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A Staple in our Home
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this soup at least 10 times now. It is so very, very good and my family loves it. The honey just gives it that... perfect sweetness without being overpowering. And the BEST part: it freezes beautifully. In fact I have 6 servings in my freezer right now. I just ladle the cooled soup into freezer bags, smoosh all the air out and lay them flat so they freeze in a thin package. Thanks Alton!Read more
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Holly Olney, MD 02-14-2010
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Yummy every time!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe many times. I have even halved it, used pre chopped squash, and used powdered ginger and it is... fabulous every time. I have tried other recipes with more ingredients, but this one is the best. Cutting up the squash is the most time consuming part; the rest is a piece of cake! Yummy!Read more
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stacey brooklin, ON 02-13-2010
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This soup is a hit and is so easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

To be truthful, I was a little worried about how much work it might be to make Squash soup from scratch. This recipe is... great. No issues the first time and it gets easier every time! I have made this for a soup day, for family meals, and as a shotglass appetizer for a holiday party and have gotten compliments each time. I have substituted maple syrup for honey in a pinch when I realized I had run out of honey and it worked really well. I find it easiest to scoop the flesh out as soon as it comes out of the oven so it comes out the easiest. This is a fast and tasty soup. Thanks Alton!Read more
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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