Butternut Squash Soup

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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.

Prep

20 mins

Bake

20 to 25 mins

Total

40 to 45 mins

Servings

6 Persons

Yield

Makes approximately 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 oz sunflower oil
  • 2 small yellow onions chopped
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 whole butternut squash (or 1# diced)
  • 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon Juice to taste
  • Worcestershire Sauce to taste
  • Crème Fraiche (garnish)
  • Sunflower Seeds (garnish)
  • Sunflower Oil (garnish)

Instructions

Heat 2 oz of sunflower oil on medium heat. Sweat onions and carrots until carrots get some color. Add apples and caramelize. Add butternut squash and cook until slightly brown. Then add thyme, chicken broth and cook until squash is soft. Set aside to cool. Once cool, puree in a blender season with salt, pepper, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.

When ready to serve, heat up soup and garnish with crème fraiche, sunflower seeds and sunflower oil.

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Born and raised in the Hudson Valley. Graduated the Culinary Institute of America in 1996. Worked in various notable restaurants and hotels in the Washington DC region, followed by a career in food sales with Chefs Warehouse. Started with Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils in 2017. I am a people person and love to talk to others about our products, their lives and the world around us. I prefer not to have a title. You can find me at the farm producing our products, in a restaurant or retail store talking shop with a Chef or Owner, and on the road delivering. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and product development. I’m the guy with the big black hat.

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- Co-Owner and Nutrition Consultant

Registered Dietitian working for 23 years in the Early Intervention Program optimizing nutrition status of medically fragile children with development delays. Owner of Nutrition Works, Inc., integrative private nutrition practice, serving infants, children and adults since 2004. Nutrition Consultant for Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oil products.

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- Founder and Co-Owner

Born and raised in the Hudson valley, small business owner for 30 plus years. Dedicated conservation volunteer and advocate for the Arlington Central School District community. Founder of Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils. In charge of farming and oil production. Often found playing on his tractor.