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Cut 4 pounds squash into large chunks.
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Cut remaining pound into 1/2-inch dice.
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Heat oven to 375 degrees.
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On a lightly oiled baking sheet, place ginger and diced squash.
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Bake until soft, about 20 minutes, turning ginger and squash pieces halfway through the cooking.
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Transfer ginger to a stockpot and reserve roasted squash.
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Add squash chunks to pot.
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Add cold water to cover by two inches, turn heat to medium, and heat to a bare simmer.
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The surface of the liquid should steam but never boil.
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In a hot skillet, toast all spices until lightly browned and fragrant.
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Add to pot along with 2 tablespoons salt.
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Cook slowly until squash is very soft, about 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, prepare the winter vegetables, cut bite size, until just tender, blanching wax beans, chard or radishes; roasting brussels sprouts or cauliflower; or searing mushrooms.
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When broth is done, pour it through a strainer and lightly press on squash chunks to release all the liquid.
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Discard contents of strainer.
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Season broth to taste with salt.
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Boil noodles in plenty of salted water, then drain.
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Divide among 6 to 8 bowls.
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Divide roasted squash pieces and cooked vegetables on top of noodles.
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Ladle in broth just to cover noodles and serve immediately.