Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan and Sage Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan and Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, peeled, cut in half, seeded, and cubed; 2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups well-seasoned chicken stock; 2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional; Sage leaves for garnish; Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, optional

Servings: persons

1 butternut squash, peeled, cut in half, seeded, and cubed
2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups well-seasoned chicken stock
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup heavy cream, optional
Sage leaves for garnish
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, optional

1
Place the squash, leeks, carrots, and onion in a saucepan.
2
Add the butter and salt, cover, and cook over low heat until the vegetables start to soften, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Add the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered, until the vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
5
Using a tablespoon, drop about 24 small mounds of the cheese onto a nonstick baking sheet.
6
Place in the oven and bake until the cheese melts and forms lacy crisps.
7
Remove from the oven and cool.
8
Set aside.
9
When the vegetables are soft, cool briefly, then puree them, along with the stock, in a blender or food processor in two batches.
10
Return the puree to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
11
Season with salt to taste.
12
Add the heavy cream, if using, and heat through.
13
Serve in bowls or mugs, each garnished with Parmesan crisps and a sage leaf.
14
If you like, drizzle the surface of the soup with olive oil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 butternut squash, peeled, cut in half, seeded, and cubed, 2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped, 2 carrots, sliced, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan and Sage falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan and Sage

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