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      Title: Quick Butternut Squash Soup w/Spiced Pepitas
 Categories: Squash, Nuts, Soups, Chilies
      Yield: 4 Servings

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      1 tb Olive oil
      1 md Leek; white, lt green parts
           - thin sliced
      1 c  Thin sliced celery
      1 c  Thin sliced carrots
      2 cl Garlic; peeled, crushed
     20 oz Fresh peeled, chopped
           - butternut squash
      1 qt Chicken broth
    1/4 c  Creme fraiche or heavy cream
           - (opt)
           Salt and pepper

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    1/2 c  Raw pumpkin seeds *
    1/2 ts Cumin
    1/2 ts Sugar
        pn Cayenne pepper

  Peeled and chopped butternut squash is available in the
  produce aisle of grocery stores such as Trader Joe's,
  Whole Foods and Bristol Farms.

  For the soup: In a large heavy-bottomed stock pot or Dutch
  oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil then add the
  leeks, celery, carrots and garlic. Saute until the leeks
  are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and stock,
  then bring to a simmer. Cook until the squash and carrots
  are tender, 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the
  squash pieces. Puree with an immersion blender or in a
  blender until smooth, then stir in the cream, if using.
  Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately
  with the pepitas.

  For the pepitas: While the soup is simmering, place the
  pepitas in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the
  pan is hot, add the cumin, sugar, cayenne and salt and
  pepper to taste. Stir until the seasonings have melted
  into the seeds. (You will only need about half of the
  pepitas to garnish the soup; the rest make a great snack.)

  Note: Pepitas, or hulled green pumpkin seeds, are
  available at Latin grocers and health food stores.

  Serves 4

  URL: http://sfgate.com

  MM Format by Dave Drum - 29 October 2009

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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