Orange Pumpkin Soup

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Halloween Cuisine

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Cook Time:
1 hr 55 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
2 quarts

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 55 min
Total:: 2 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

1 small (2 pound) pumpkin, halved, strings and seeds discarded (or seeds reserved for roasting)
1 acorn squash (about 1 pound), halved, strings and seeds discarded
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and halved
3 medium carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 medium shallots, peeled and halved
1/2 medium orange
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Rub the pumpkin and squash halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; place flesh side down in a large roasting pan. Place thyme sprigs under each half. Toss the onions, carrots, shallots, orange and bay leaves with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and place in the roasting pan. Roast until the vegetables are well browned, about 1 1/2 hours, occasionally stirring the vegetables (except the pumpkin and squash). Remove the orange if it begins to brown before other vegetables.

Remove the pan from the oven and let sit until the vegetables are cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, remove the thyme and bay leaves and discard. Once cool, scoop the flesh from the pumpkin and squash and transfer back to roasting pan. Place the roasting pan over 2 burners over medium heat. Season with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, cloves, and allspice and add wine to deglaze the pan. Add 2 cups stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove the orange and discard.

Transfer the soup in small batches to a food processor or blender and puree until very smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a medium saucepan or soup pot. Add the remaining 4 cups stock, orange juice, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer. Add cream and stir to combine. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper.

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recipe Orange Pumpkin Soup
Matthew Carmel, IN 11-03-2009
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Amazing (with a few of my own changes)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I started this recipe knowing full well it would take at least 3 hours from start to finish. Peeling and chopping alone took... almost 45 minutes. However, once I was ready to take the vegetables, pumpkins and squash out of the oven; I altered some of the ingredients. Instead of simmering the orange, I squeezed out the juice and completely discarded it's use for the rest of the process. Instead of all spice, I used cinnamon and extra black pepper. I used only about an 1/8 cups of orange juice and 3 cups, instead of 6, of the chicken stock. I chose a high speed blender, which combined everything so well that a strainer was not necessary. In fact, straining it made it like water. I hope this helps for those looking to "squash" the bad reviews on here... Overall, I am so pleased with the finished product. I will make this again when I have the time to devote to the process.Read more
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Barbara Augusta, GA 10-11-2009
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SO GOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe exactly as directed per the ingredients. I cut down on a couple of steps by using a hand blender to puree... the vegetables right in the roasting pan and did not bother to strain it. it was about 95% smooth with an occasional carrot bit. The flavors compliment each other so well. I think the balsamic vinegar was key. Loved it and will make it again for Thanksgiving I can promise you that!!Read more
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Lori Seminole, FL 11-01-2008
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Best recipe yet
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe today & it was delicious. I have tried many recipes trying to find a richness without it tasking too... sweet or cinnamony & this is the best I've had. I expected the orange juice to be wierd but you really couldn't tell it was in there. The only substitution I made was a splash of apple cider vinegar for the dry white wine. Also did not use cream as it didn't need it. Excellent soup! It's a holiday keeper!Read more
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Daria South Gardiner, ME 11-23-2007
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is absolutely delicious. Roasting the vegetables adds a wonderful depth of flavor. The balsamic vinegar and tangy... orange give a great balance to the sweet squash. This recipe takes time to make but it's worth it!Read more
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Tobias Highlands Ranch, CO 11-21-2007
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Awesome soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this soup two years ago and my friends still bring it up every time we talk about cooking. I've never seen a group of... people so impressed with a single dish; this soup is awesome. I'm making it again for Thanks Giving day tomorrow.Read more
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Gail Minerva, OH 11-13-2007
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Used it for a Contest Entry a Work
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Everyone enjoyed this very different and tastey soup. It took more time to make that what the recipe said but was well worth... the effort.Read more