Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger

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   Preheat oven to 375F.

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   Oil baking sheet.

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   Place squash, cut side down, on baking sheet.

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   Bake until squash is very soft, about 50 minutes.

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   Using paring knife, remove peel from squash; discard peel.

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   Cut squash into 2-inch pieces.

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   Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.

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   Mix in onion, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and cinnamon.

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   Cover pot and cook until onion is tender, about 15 minutes.

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    Add squash and 5 cups chicken broth.

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    Bring to boil.

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    Reduce heat to medium-low.

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    Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

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    Discard cinnamon.

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    Working in batches, puree soup in blender.

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    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

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    Cool slightly.

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    Cover and refrigerate.)

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    Return soup to pot.

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    Season soup with salt and pepper.

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    Bring to simmer, thinning soup with more broth if necessary.

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    Ladle into bowls.

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    Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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