Quick Winter Squash Soup With Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Name: Quick Winter Squash Soup With Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 shallots, finely chopped; 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen winter squash puree, thawed; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 shallots, finely chopped
2 (12-ounce) packages frozen winter squash puree, thawed
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1
In large saucepan over moderately high heat, melt butter. Add shallots and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in squash and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until soup thickens, about 30 minutes.
2
In small skillet over moderately high heat, heat oil. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until seeds begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl and season with generous pinch of kosher or coarse sea salt.
3
When soup has thickened, remove from heat and stir in lime zest and juice. Season with kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with pumpkin seeds, and serve.

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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: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 shallots, finely chopped, 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen winter squash puree, thawed, 3 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Quick Winter Squash Soup With Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 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.

Quick Winter Squash Soup With Spicy Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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