How to Make Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut open the butternut squash and scoop out the seeds and stringy stuff.

   You can roast the seeds, discard them, or compost them if you want to try growing squash next year. , You can proceed with cutting up the rest of the ingredients while it steams.
   
   Set it aside to cool.
   
   Test the squash with a fork or pick.
   
   Set it aside to cool, when done. ,,,, Bring the mixture to a simmer. , Compost or discard the peels. , For a whole butternut squash, start with a tablespoon of garam masala and half a teaspoon of ginger.
   
   Adjust to taste. , Stir occasionally. , Smaller chunks don't matter. , This soup goes well with rustic, crusty bread for a wholesome meal.
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   Step 2: Steam the squash in an inch or so (a few centimeters) of water

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   Step 3: until tender.

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   Step 4: Chop the vegetables into chunks

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   Step 5: while the squash steams.

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   Step 6: Sauté the onions and the celery in the pot where you will make the soup.

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   Step 7: Add carrots and sweet potatoes.

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   Step 8: Add the soup cubes and water or stock to cover.

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   Step 9: Scoop the squash out of the peels and add to the mixture.

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    Step 10: Add garam masala and ginger.

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    Step 11: Simmer

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    Step 12: covered

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    Step 13: until sweet potatoes and carrots are cooked tender.

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    Step 14: Use a potato masher

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    Step 15: blender

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    Step 16: or immersion blender to break up large chunks.

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    Step 17: Serve.

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