Golden Autumn Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Bake or boil the squash. To bake, halve the squash and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash halves cut side down on an oiled baking sheet and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees until tender, about one hour. Scoop out the pulp and discard the skin. To boil, peel the squash, halve it, and scoop out the seeds. Cut it into chunks and place them in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and reserve the liquid.
• Meanwhile, saute the chopped onion in the oil with the nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, and bay leaves until the onion is translucent. Add the diced carrot and celery and the water (if you boiled the squash, use the reserved liquid). Cover and simmer until the carrots are Tender. Remove the bay leaves.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the cooked squash, the onioncarrot mixture, and the juices in batches. Gently reheat the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in the squash, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10-15 minutes . Cool slightly. , In a blender, cover and process squash mixture in small batches until smooth; return all to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until soup is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and onion.

Steps:

• Place the squash, sweet potato and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; add juice concentrate. Cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in the milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through (do not boil). Top each serving with 1-1/2 teaspoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon chives and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds.

Steps:

• 1. In a large heavy pot, melt butter; add onion and leeks and cook until soft but not brown.
• 2. Add potato, carrots and squash; cook and stir 2 or 3 minutes.
• 3. Add stock; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 4. Puree in food processor or blender until very smooth; return to saucepan.
• 5. (Can be made ahead and frozen to this point).
• 6. Stir in cream to desired consistency.
• 7. Add wine if desired; heat slowly until very hot (do not boil).
• 8. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• 9. Serve garnished with a sprinkle of chives and a little grated carrot.

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine broth, cauliflower, carrots, and onions. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 7 to 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• Puree in a blender or food processor. Return to pan.
• Add milk and heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
• Stir in nutmeg and pepper.