Winter Squash Soup With Gruyere Croutons Recipe

Name: Winter Squash Soup With Gruyere Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: soup; 1/4 cup butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 4 cups peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1-inch pieces); 4 cups peeled acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh sage; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 2 teaspoons sugar; crouton; 2 tablespoons butter; 24 slices baguette (sliced 1/4-inch-thick); 1 cup grated gruyere cheese; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

Servings: persons

soup
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
4 cups peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1-inch pieces)
4 cups peeled acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar
crouton
2 tablespoons butter
24 slices baguette (sliced 1/4-inch-thick)
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

1
For soup:
2
Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, all squash and herbs; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to same pot. Stir in cream and sugar; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.).
4
For croutons:
5
Preheat broiler. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange bread, buttered side up, on baking sheet. Broil until golden, about 1 minute. Turn over. Sprinkle cheese, then thyme and sage over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with croutons and serve.

2446

kcal

Calories

221

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: soup, 1/4 cup butter, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Winter Squash Soup With Gruyere 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.

Winter Squash Soup With Gruyere Croutons

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