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Acorn Squash Soup With Truffle Oil

Acorn Squash Soup With Truffle Oil

Diana Rattray
This is a great soup for a fall or winter party, or serve it with a weekend family dinner. The aroma of the truffle oil makes this soup extra-special and memorable, or top it with a grinding of fresh nutmeg. Feel free to use butternut squash instead of the acorn squash.

Ingredients:

  • 2 small to medium acorn squash or butternut squash, or mixture, about 3 cups mashed pulp
  • 2 cups diced apple
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Truffle oil, optional
  • Mint leaves, optional

Preparation:

Cut the squash into chunks and remove seeds; steam over simmering water until tender. Peel, mash, and set aside.

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter; add diced apple, onion, celery, and carrot. Saute until onion and celery are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken broth; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Add the cream, salt, curry powder, and mashed squash. Let the mixture cool slightly then, working with 3 or 4 batches, carefully puree in a blender. Pour back in the saucepan and heat through.

Serve with a drizzle of truffle oil or olive oil, if desired, and a few sprigs of mint or parsley.
Serves 4 to 6.

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