Squash Soup

  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons
  • 1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
  • coarse sea salt
  • chicken stock 
  1. Cook celery, carrot, and onion in 2 tablespoons oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Add squash, potatoes, chili flakes, and sea salt to taste. Stir in 4 cups stock and simmer, covered, until vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Purée soup in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), adding more to thin to desired consistency.
  4. Serve soup .

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