ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
WITH HERB PISTOU
SOUP
1large (about 21⁄2 lb.) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into quarters lengthwise
1large onion, cut into halves lengthwise
2large cloves garlic, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons olive oil
5cups chicken broth, divided
1can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream
SAUCE
2cups loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1⁄4 cup loosely packed fresh sage leaves
2tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄3 cup olive oil
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SOUP
Position 4 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add squash and onion in batches. Process to slice. Remove to
Exchange slicing disc for multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add roasted vegetable mixture and juices, 11⁄2 cups broth, pumpkin, and salt. Process until well mixed, about 1 minute. With processor running, add an additional 11⁄2 cups broth through small feed tube. Process until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds. Remove to large saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in remaining 2 cups broth.
Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Stir in cream; heat just until hot. Top each serving with about 2 teaspoons Herb Pistou.
PISTOU SAUCE
Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl. With processor running, add parsley, sage, thyme, garlic, lemon juice, and salt through the small feed tube. Process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds; scrape sides of bowl if necessary. With processor running, gradually add oil. Process until well mixed.
Yield: 10 (1 cup servings).
Per Serving: About 220 cal, 3 g pro, 19 g carb, 16 g total fat, 6 g sat fat, 30 mg chol, 700 mg sod.