Butternut Squash Soup
This is from Chef Mark Schock (Janis' son!) It's a hearty, sweet & savory soup that is good for chilly nights and holiday dinners
- 5-6 fresh butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced into large chunks
- 2 quarts chicken broth for vegan soup, use vegetable broth
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cups heavy cream for vegan soup, use heavy coconut milk
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp salt
- 10-15 turns fresh ground pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
In a large sauce pot, sweat onions on medium low until translucent. Add squash, chicken stock and add water to cover squash.
Add seasonings and simmer till squash is soft (about 40 minutes)
Once squash is soft (fork tender) place soup (in increments of 4) to a blender filling 1/2 way with soup and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Blend on high until creamy consistency.
Place back into pot. Season to taste (pinch at a time) while simmering.