Mario Batali's Acorn Squash Soup

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Ingredients

  • Olive Oil
  • 2 Acorn Squash (peeled; seeded and cut into large cubes)
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 2 Carrots (sliced)
  • Chili Flakes
  • freshly grated Nutmeg
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 5 cups Water (plus more if needed)
  • Creme Fraiche
  • Chives (minced)

Preparation

Step 1

step 1

ingredients Olive Oil
2 Acorn Squash (peeled; seeded and cut into large cubes)
1 Onion (diced)
2 Carrots (sliced)
Chili Flakes
freshly grated Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper

instructions In a large heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add about 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the squash, onion, carrot, chili flakes, nutmeg, and season with a generous pinch of salt. Cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables have broken down a bit and are soft.

step 2

ingredients 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
5 cups Water (plus more if needed)

instructions Add the garlic and cook for one minute longer. Add the water and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes more.

step 3

ingredients

instructions Blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning.

step 4

ingredients Creme Fraiche
Chives (minced)

instructions Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil, a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of chives.

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