On December 23, 2020

Butternut Squash Soup with Sauteed Shiitakes, Pepitas and Pecan Wood Smoked Maple Cream

Butternut Squash Soup with Sauteed Shitakes, Pepitas and Smoked Maple Cream

Ingredients:

1 onion, peeled and diced

vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

1 medium butternut squash that has been peeled, seeded and diced (about 4 cups)

1 apple, peeled, cored and diced

1 qt chicken stock

Salt and pepper

½ cup heavy cream

2 Tbsp Runamok Pecan Wood Smoked
Maple Syrup

4 or 5 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
and sliced

A few Tbsp salted pepitas

Directions:

In a large pot, heat about 2 Tbsp. oil and add the onions. Let the onions sauté in the pan until just turning brown. Add the garlic and cook a few minutes more. Add the squash, apple and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Let the soup cook until the squash is very tender. Let cool a bit then put in a blender until smooth (you may need to add some water if it is too thick). Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper accordingly.

In a separate small skillet, heat about 1 Tbsp oil and add sliced shiitakes. Cook until nicely browned and then season with salt.

In a small saucepan, heat the cream. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Let the cream reduce by half. Remove from the heat and add the Smoked Maple Syrup and a pinch of salt. Stir to blend.

When ready to serve, heat the soup and then ladle into a soup bowl. Make a generous swirl of the maple cream then garnish with shiitakes and pepitas.

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