Recipe - Delicata Squash
Spicy Squash Soup
Ingredients:
2 1/2 | tsp | Cajun seasoning |
1 1/2 | lbs | Delicata squash |
2-3 | tsp | fresh ginger, peeled and minced |
1 | liter | milk |
2 | cup | sweet onion, diced |
1 | cup | celery, diced |
2 | tbl | minced garlic |
4 | tsp | olive oil |
10 | oz | frozen corn kernels |
10 | oz | frozen green beans |
3/4 | cup | fresh basil leaves, chopped |
Procedure:
Trim edges of squash, cut into four pieces, remove seeds.
Steam 12-15 minutes until soft.
Scrape the squash from the skin into a blender, add ginger and 2 1/2 cups milk; purée.
Sauté onion, celery and garlic in 3 tsp. olive oil until onions are soft.
Reduce heat to low, stir in Cajun spice mix.
Stir for 30 seconds, add squash purée and remaining milk.
Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes.
Add corn and green beans and continue to simmer.
Stir in basil.
Season with salt to taste.