Pear Butternut Squash Soup with Chocolate Drizzle
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Pear Butternut Squash Soup with Chocolate Drizzle
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Ingredients:
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Servings:
about
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Cook Time:
40 minutes
Prep Time:
1 hour, 10 min
Cook Method:
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Directions:
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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper or spray with
vegetable cooking spray.

2. Heat 4 tsp. of the oil in a large pot over
medium heat. Add onions and squash and
sauté 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in
garlic and 1 Tbsp. of the ginger and sauté an
additional minute. Add water and salt, bring
to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and
simmer, partially covered, 15 to 20 minutes,
until the squash is easily pierced with a fork.

3. While squash is cooking, mix pears with
cinnamon, remaining 2 tsp. oil, and remaining
1 Tbsp. ginger. Place on prepared
baking sheet and bake 20 to 25 minutes,
until tender. Set aside.

4. Save 12 pear slices for garnish; add the
remaining slices to the squash. Purée using
a blender, food processor, or immersion
blender. Keep warm in a pot over low heat.

5. Microwave chocolate in a small bowl on
high for 1 minute. Stir, and heat 30 to 60
seconds more if not fully melted. Stir in half
the cream, adding more if necessary until the
chocolate reaches a pouring consistency.

6. To serve, ladle hot soup into 6 bowls,
lay 2 pear slices on top of each, and drizzle
with chocolate sauce.

Source: Sep/Oct Hannaford's Fresh Magazine
2 Tbs Olive oil, divided
2 ea Dried onions, minced
5 cup Butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks
2 ea Garlic clove, minced
2 Tbs Minced fresh ginger
5 cup Water
1/4 tsp Salt
3 ea Pears, fresh, bosc, peeled, cored, cut into slices
1/4 tsp Cinnamon, ground
2 Tbs Chocolate baking chips, semi sweet
1 Tbs Light cream