Butternut Squash Soup With Ginger Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Oil baking sheet.

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   Place squash, cut-side down on baking sheet.

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   Bake till squash is very soft, about 50 min.

4. 4

   Using paring knife, remove peel from squash; throw away peel.

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   Cut squash into 2- inch pcs.

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

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

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   Cover pot and cook till onion is tender, about 15 min.

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   Add in squash and 5 c. chicken broth.

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    Bring to a boil.

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    Reduce heat to medium- low.

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    Cover and simmer 10 min.

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    Throw away 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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    Cold slightly.

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    Cover and chill.)

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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.