Thanksgiving
Recipe:
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
By FBWorld
Team
Honeydrop
Beverages, the all natural line of teas and juices sweetened
with a tablespoon of pure honey, is thrilled to partner
with Dan Lorig, former Executive Chef of Gulf Stream -
Hillstone in Los Angeles and founding team member of Tom
Colicchio's Craftsteak in New York City to offer a few
honey-centric recipes perfect for the holidays.
Why
honey? Honey is not only a delicious way to sweeten dishes
while avoiding refined sugars, it contains natural antioxidants,
vitamins, and minerals that are proven to sooth sore throats
and coughs, boost energy and relive tired muscles. Honey
is also known to relax the digestive tract - perfect for
overindulgent holiday eating!
Honey
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
12 Fl. Oz. White Wine
1 fl. Oz Vegetable Oil, as needed
2 Oz Shallot, Chopped
6 Oz Celery, Medium Dice
3 Oz Carrot, Medium Dice
1 Tbsp Garlic Clove, Chopped
2 Lbs Butternut Squash, Cooked
2 Fl Oz Olive Oil, as needed
4 Fl Oz Honey
3 Qt Vegetable Stock
8 Fl Oz Heavy Cream
Salt, to taste
White Pepper, Ground, to taste
Squash
Procedures:
1. Peel and seed Squash
2.
Cut Squash into 1"-2" cubes
3.
Place Squash in a medium bowl, mix with olive oil and
honey to lightly coat
4.
Spread Squash over a sheet tray and lightly season with
salt and white pepper
5.
Roast at 300† F for approximately 1 hr or until fork tender
Soup
Procedures:
1. The garnish that goes on top of each
bowl of soup, is 1 tbls. of the spiHeat oil in a medium
saucepot to low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, celery,
onion and carrot. Cook slowly until soft/translucent.
2.
Add White Wine and simmer 2 minutes
3.
Add cooked squash and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil,
then simmer for 1 hour
4.
Puree in a blender or food processor until very smooth
then strain. Repeat if necessary to achieve desired consistency
5.
Add Heavy Cream and return to heat; simmer 20 minutes
6.
Adjust seasoning with Honey, salt and white pepper to
taste
7.
Serve immediately
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