EAT SMART: Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Healthy Bites chef/owner Katie Cavuto shares the recipe for her — and soon to be your — favorite fall soup

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Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
From Katie Cavuto, Healthy Bites

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, whole with peel on
2 tablespoons grated ginger
2 pablano chiles, seeded and chopped
4 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-in. cubes
3 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Wrap whole cloves of garlic in a foil pouch and drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender.
3. Over an open flame, char peppers on all sides then place in a bowl. Cover to steam for 10 minutes, Remove skin, stem and seeds and set aside.
4. Heat olive oil in a 4- to 5-qt. pot over high heat. Add squash, roasted garlic, peppers, and ginger. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
5. With an emersion blender, puree soup. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

 
 
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine, October 2009