Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup with Pancetta and Sage Recipe

Name: Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup with Pancetta and Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4-lb) kabocha squash, halved and seeded; 1 cup vegetable oil; 20 whole fresh sage leaves plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; 1/4 lb sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 (4-lb) kabocha squash, halved and seeded
1 cup vegetable oil
20 whole fresh sage leaves plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1/4 lb sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Roast squash, cut sides down, in an oiled roasting pan in middle of oven until tender, about 1 hour.
3
When cool enough to handle, scrape flesh from skin.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a deep small saucepan until it registers 365F on a deep-fat thermometer.
5
Fry sage leaves in 3 batches until crisp, 3 to 5 seconds.
6
Transfer leaves with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
7
Cook pancetta in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until browned.
8
Transfer pancetta with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
9
Add olive oil to pancetta fat remaining in pot, then cook onion, stirring, until softened.
10
Stir in garlic and chopped sage and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
11
Add squash, broth, and water and simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors.
12
Puree soup in batches in a blender, transferring to a bowl.
13
(Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
14
Return soup to pot and reheat.
15
If necessary, thin to desired consistency with water.
16
Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
17
Serve sprinkled with pancetta and fried sage leaves.

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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 (4-lb) kabocha squash, halved and seeded, 1 cup vegetable oil, 20 whole fresh sage leaves plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, 1/4 lb sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup with Pancetta 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.

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup with Pancetta and Sage

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