Orange Scented Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Orange Scented Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray; ¾ cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 ½ cups water; 3 lbs winter squash, peeled and cubed; 1 large apple, peeled, cored and cubed; 1 strip orange rind, 3 by 1/2 inches; ⅓ cup orange juice; 1 ½ cups half-and-half; salt and pepper; 6 orange slices; chives, chopped

Servings: persons

vegetable oil cooking spray
¾ cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ cups water
3 lbs winter squash, peeled and cubed
1 large apple, peeled, cored and cubed
1 strip orange rind, 3 by 1/2 inches
⅓ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups half-and-half
salt and pepper
6 orange slices
chives, chopped

1
Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
2
Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in spices; cook 1-2 minutes longer.
4
Add water, squash, apple and orange rind to the saucepan; heat to boiling.
5
Reduce heat and simmer, covered until squash is tender, 10-15 minutes.
6
Process soup in a food processor or with a stick blender until smooth; add orange juice and half-and-half.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Serve warm or chilled.
9
Pour into bowls and top each with an orange slice and sprinkle with chives.

118

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil cooking spray, ¾ cup onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Orange Scented Squash Soup 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.

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Orange Scented Squash Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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