Nothing gets wasted in Nigel Slater's butternut squash soup: the crisps that go with this easy soup are made with rosemary-speckled squash peelings. Peel the butternut squash and reserve the long ...
Fried bacon and sage with a swirl of cream makes the perfect garnish for this autumnal butternut squash soup. Serve with a chunk of bread for dipping. Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
Squash soup is the ultimate winter comfort food, whether you prefer butternut, kabocha or delicata varieties. We love red curry, crispy pancetta and smoked cheddar in creamy squash soups ...
It should taste vibrant and squash-y. Adjust seasonings as necessary, puréeing after any additions to fully incorporate. Ladle hot soup into bowls. Gently swirl in cream. Top with crispy chickpeas.
Gently poaching a single chicken breast in the broth keeps it tender and moist, as kabocha squash and ditalini pasta release just enough starch while they cook (in the same pot!) to give the soup ...
Simmer until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes. (The liquid will look curdled, because it is.) Use a blender to purée the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.