Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Vegetables

Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Vegetables

1/2 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 lb. turnips, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 Tbs. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 yellow onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme
1 jar (2 lb) Williams Sonoma butternut squash puree*
1 2/3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup half and half

Preheat an oven to 450°F.

In a large bowl, stir together the parsnips, turnips, carrots and 2 Tbs. of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the vegetables to a baking dish and roast, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small Dutch oven over medium heat, warm the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds. Add the butternut squash puree and broth, and season with salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the cream, then ladle the soup into the bowls. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

 

Cindy,

I'm confused. Do you add the roasted veggies to the soup at some point and puree the whole thing?  I'm' guessing they would go in after they are cooked and then pureed but just want to make sure.

Thanks

Tracey,

I'm sorry but I haven't made this soup but thought it looked good and thought someone on the boards might try it. From what I read it sounds like you do puree everything together. Let me know how it turns out if you try it.

Cindy

I might give it a try.  I've been making Butternut Pear soup lately and it's so good but this one sounds good as well.  I would think you wouldn't want the grilled veggies floating so i'd puree for sure.  Will let you know if I make it how it turns out.  I will have to look to see if I posted my other recipe or not on here.  I absolutely love butternut and pear together, it's an amazing flavor.