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Winter Squash Blossom Soup

Winter Squash Blossom Soup

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Garnish a squash soup with the added zest of squash blossoms for Winter Squash Blossom Soup. Mix and match your squash and blossoms.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Wash squash blossoms by swirling them in a bowl of water. Lay out to dry on a paper towel.
  2. Cut squash, pears, garlic, and onions.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil, then the onions.
  4. Cook until onions are softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add the squash, pears, ginger, garlic, thyme, and tarragon.
  6. Cook for about a minute to release the flavors of the spices.
  7. Add the broth and water; bring mixture almost to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to low.
  9. Simmer, covered, until the squash is tender, about 40 minutes.
  10. Use a blender, hand blender, or food processor to puree the soup in batches.
  11. When all the soup has been pureed, return it to the pot and simmer until it’s heated through.
  12. Stir in lemon juice.
  13. Garnish each bowl of soup with 1 or 2 squash blossoms.