On Nov 27, 4:43*pm, "Zeppo" <zepp...@hotmail.org> wrote:
> "Becca" <be...@hal-pc.org> wrote in message
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> > Zeppo wrote:
> >> I made roasted butternut squash as a side dish for T-day dinner. Very
> >> simple, split, seed, cut into 3" chunks, toss with olive oil, salt,
> >> pepper, chopped rosemary, and roast for an hour, skin side down. Whileit
> >> was delicious served piping hot out of the oven, the texture degraded
> >> quickly and no one took seconds (except for me to see how bad it got).I
> >> was going to toss them after the meal but found them in the fridge in a
> >> container this morning.
>
> >> I was wondering how it would work if I used the flesh for some type of
> >> leftover dish like squash soup or something. Is it worth it or should I
> >> just dump it? I have about a half gallon of turkey stock I made with the
> >> carcass to contribute to the effort.
>
> >> Jon
>
> > This squash will make a perfect soup. *Chop an onion and saute in a large
> > pot, then add chicken or turkey stock and the squash. *Once the squash is
> > tender (you may already be there), use a stick blender to smooth the
> > texture of the soup and season with s&p, *maybe a little nutmeg. * If you
> > want a cream soup add a few ounces of cream or half & half. * This freezes
> > well.
>
> > Becca
>
> Becca,
> It came out fantastic! I added some minced ginger and sweet potato as I had
> some I wanted to use up and it was just wonderful.
>
> I just put an immersion blender on my Chanukah list.
>
> Thanks for the tip.
> Jon

butternut squash is one of my favorite vegetables! I'm so glad you
didn't discard it. I would have cried!
I've never had butternut squash soup. I'm sure I'd love it, but I've
just never gotten that far, I love it so much just roasted and/or
mashed with butter, salt and pepper. (maybe some thyme). There's never
any leftovers, either. I could eat it every day. Maybe instead of the
pepper I'll sprinkle a bit of nutmeg and cinnamon but I tend to prefer
it more savory than sweet. I like my sweet potatoes baked with butter,
rather than all the casseroles with marshmallows, nuts, etc.