Butternut Squash Soup With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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   In a heavy roasting pan, combine the squash, apples, oils and honey well.

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   Tuck the apples under the squash to avoid browning them.

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   Place the pan in the oven for 25 min, stir and continue roasting 10 min more or possibly till tender.

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   Transfer the roasted squash and apples, and all the pan juices, to a soup pot.

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   Add in two c. of the broth to the pot and bring to a simmer.

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   Cover and continue simmering for 20 min.

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   Allow the soup to cold.

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   Puree the soup in a food processor or possibly blender till completely smooth.

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   Add in additional broth to achieve the desired consistency.

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    Season to taste just before serving with soy sauce.

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    Place the pumpkin seeds proportionately in a small cake pan.

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    Place the pan in a 450-degree oven (if desired, you may efficiently do this while roasting the squash) and remove from the oven as soon as the seed begin to puff up, 7 to 12 min.

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    Don't allow these seeds to over-cook.

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    Serve the soup warm, hot or possibly at room temperature with a sprinkling of roasted pumpkin seeds on each serving.

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    You may also pass the sesame chili oil around so people who like a spicier soup may drizzle it on top of their soups.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.