{"id":1402,"date":"2009-12-15T21:19:12","date_gmt":"2009-12-16T02:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2023-12-17T13:20:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T18:20:46","slug":"butternut-squash-soup-topped-with-sweet-and-spicy-walnuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/butternut-squash-soup-topped-with-sweet-and-spicy-walnuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Butternut Squash Soup | Topped With Sweet And Spicy Walnuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1405 size-full\" title=\"Butternut Squash Soup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-soup-served-on-squash-skin.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-soup-served-on-squash-skin.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-soup-served-on-squash-skin-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1404 size-full\" title=\"Butternut Squash Soup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-soup.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-soup.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Marveling at the snowfall while relishing a bowl of this rich and comforting soup&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I stood by the window, mesmerized by the delicate dance of snowflakes, as if each one held a unique story to tell. My fascination with snow could easily fool anyone into thinking it was my first encounter with this magical phenomenon. How could anyone not adore snow? It&#8217;s a breathtaking marvel of nature that never fails to captivate me. I eagerly anticipate the chance to craft this year&#8217;s most endearing snowman, but for now, here&#8217;s a glimpse of the adorable one I recently made.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1407\" title=\"Thas with snowman\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/DSC003391.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00339\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/DSC003391.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/DSC003391-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1408 size-full\" title=\"Winter color\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/winter-color.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/winter-color.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/winter-color-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Amidst this wintry wonderland, there&#8217;s nothing quite as comforting as a steaming bowl of hearty soup. It&#8217;s like being wrapped in a velvety blanket, each spoonful warming both body and soul. I love preparing soups in my Dutch oven, ensuring I have extra for those days when a sip of warmth is all I crave while watching the snowfall.<\/p>\n<p>The butternut squash I purchased during my last grocery run had patiently waited in the fridge, biding its time to shine in one of my culinary experiments. Tonight was its moment. I pulled it out, pondering various ways to elevate it to the star of my dinner table. Initially considering roasting it with a dash of seasoning for a delectable mash, fate led me to Rachel Ray&#8217;s cookbook resting on my coffee table. Within its pages, I discovered a butternut squash soup recipe\u2014a perfect match for my culinary whims.<\/p>\n<p>Making a few tweaks and adjustments to suit my taste, an hour later, a luscious, creamy, and soul-warming soup awaited me, ready to be savored.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Butternut Squash Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Butternut squash, halved lengthwise- 1 whole<\/li>\n<li>Onion, chopped- 1<\/li>\n<li>Celery, chopped- 1 rib<\/li>\n<li>Chicken broth or vegetable broth, low sodium- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li>Milk- 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Ground black pepper- 1 tsp seasoning squash + 1\/2 tsp for seasoning the veggies<\/li>\n<li>Salt- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Unsalted Butter- 1 tbsp for baking squash + 1 tbsp for saut\u00e9ing veggies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1409 size-full\" title=\"Butternut Squash \" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1410 size-full\" title=\"Butternut Squash inside view\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-inside-view.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-inside-view.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/butternut-squash-inside-view-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1411 size-full\" title=\"Onion and Celery\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/onion-and-celery.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/onion-and-celery.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/onion-and-celery-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>For making Sweet and Spicy walnuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unsalted butter- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li>Brown sugar- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li>Chili powder- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Salt- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li>Walnuts- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1412 size-full\" title=\"Walnuts\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/walnuts.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/walnuts.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/walnuts-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat the oven to 400 F.<\/li>\n<li>Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp butter, season with salt and ground black pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1426 size-full\" title=\"Squash in the oven\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/squash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/squash.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/squash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roast until the edges turn brown and the squash has turned soft, about an hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1425\" title=\"Baked Squash\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_48791.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4879\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_48791.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_48791-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meanwhile, in a large soup pot or dutch oven, add 1 tbsp butter, add chopped onions, and celery; saute until the veggies turn soft.<\/li>\n<li>Season with ground black pepper and salt.<\/li>\n<li>After an hour long roasting, take the squash out of the oven, scoop the flesh of the skin, and add it to the soup pot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1416 size-full\" title=\"Scooping Squash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/baked-squash.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/baked-squash.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/baked-squash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1417 size-full\" title=\"Squash and veggies\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/squash-soup.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/squash-soup.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/squash-soup-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add the chicken broth and milk, cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1418\" title=\"Squash soup\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_4882.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_4882\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_4882.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_4882-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree or use an immersion blender and puree soup in the pot itself after lowering the heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1420\" title=\"Squash soup pureed\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_4889.JPG\" alt=\"IMG_4889\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_4889.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_4889-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve in soup bowls and garnish with sweet and spicy walnuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Making Sweet and Spicy walnuts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place a small pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp butter, let the butter melt, add brown sugar, chili powder, and salt.<\/li>\n<li>Add the walnuts and toss them until evenly coated, let cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1419 size-full\" title=\"Sweet and Spicy Walnuts\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/sweet-and-spicy-walnuts.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/sweet-and-spicy-walnuts.JPG 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/sweet-and-spicy-walnuts-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Tips:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You could double the ingredients if you have more guests or save the leftover in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<li>For a fancy presentation: serve the soup in the baked butternut squash after removing most of the flesh from it, make sure not to peel the skin off while scooping the flesh. Leave some flesh at the bottom to hold the soup without leaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipeWrapper mceNonEditable\">\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/IMG_4891.JPG\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Butternut Squash Soup topped with sweet and spicy Walnuts<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Soup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT1H15M\">1 hour 15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT1H15M\">1 hour 15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Butternut squash, halved lengthwise- 1 whole<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onion, chopped- 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Celery, chopped- 1 rib<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chicken broth or vegetable broth, low sodium- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Milk- 1 cup<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground black pepper- 1 tsp for seasoning squash+ 1\/2 tsp for seasoning the veggies<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Unsalted Butter- 1 tbsp for baking squash+1 tbsp for saut\u00e9ing veggies<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For making Sweet and Spicy walnuts[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Unsalted butter- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Brown sugar- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Chili powder- 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Walnuts- 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Preheat the oven to 400 F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the squash halved vertically, cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp butter, season with salt and ground black pepper.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Roast until the edges turn brown and the squash has turned soft, about an hour.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Meanwhile, in a large soup pot or dutch oven, add 1 tbsp butter, add chopped onions and celery; saute until the veggies turn soft.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Season with ground black pepper and salt.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">After an hour-long roasting, take the squash out of the oven, scoop the flesh out, add it to the soup pot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the chicken broth and milk, cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Transfer the soup in batches to a blender jar and puree or use an immersion blender and puree soup in the pot itself after lowering the heat.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve in soup bowls and garnish with sweet and spicy walnuts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Making Sweet and Spicy walnuts[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a small pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp butter, let the butter melt, add brown sugar, chili powder, and salt.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the walnuts and toss them until evenly coated, let cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">You could double the ingredients if you have more guests or save the leftover in the refrigerator.[br] For a fancy presentation: serve the soup in the baked butternut squash after removing most of the flesh from it, make sure not to peel the skin off while scooping the flesh. 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