Leek & Delicata Squash Soup With Caramelized Apple Croutons Recipe

Name: Leek & Delicata Squash Soup With Caramelized Apple Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetarian chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; sour cream, if desired (to garnish) (optional); 1 tart green apple, of your choosing; 1/4 cup light brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetarian chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
sour cream, if desired (to garnish) (optional)
1 tart green apple, of your choosing
1/4 cup light brown sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash, cut side down, on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly and gently scrape or cut squash away from skin (delicata skin is edible, but not tasty in this dish). Set aside.
2
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add leeks and thyme and stir occasionally until soft and brown, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the stock and the squash and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Using an immersion hand blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. (Alternatively, puree the soup in batches in a standard blender or food processor).
3
Season with salt and pepper & top with sour cream and caramelized apple croutons
4
To make the croutons:
5
Peel and core apple and halve lengthwise. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, cut apple into very thin slices. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread one layer of apple slices on top. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake slices for 20 minutes at 350 degrees until crisp.
6
Transfer to cooling racks and let cool completely.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Leek & Delicata Squash Soup With Caramelized Apple Croutons 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.

Leek & Delicata Squash Soup With Caramelized Apple Croutons

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