Photo by Noreen R. Frink<\/p><\/div>\n

Simply Squash Soup<\/strong>
\nServes 4<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/span>
\n1 winter squash (about 2 \u00bd pounds), cut into quarters with pith and seeds removed and skin on.
\n1 pint vegetable stock
\nKosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
\n4 slices artisan white bread, cut into 1\u201dx1\/2\u201d cubes
\n1\/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
\n3 leaves fresh sage, finely chopped, or 1 tsp. dried sage<\/p>\n

Procedure<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Steam or microwave squash until it is soft enough to prick easily with a fork. Transfer to a cutting board, remove skin and discard. Put the cooked squash into a processor and process until it is pureed.<\/li>\n
2. Transfer squash puree into a medium size saucepan and add 1 cup stock. Heat on medium heat until it is at a low simmer. Continue to add stock until the soup is slightly thinner than a puree, as thick as a cream of potato soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper, turn heat to lowest level, and keep warm.<\/li>\n
3. Put olive oil into a fry pan and heat on medium high for just under a minute. Put bread cubes and sage in oil and mix with a spatula until all cubes are covered. Moving the cubes constantly fry the croutons until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n
4. Ladle soup into 4 warm soup bowls. Divide cooked croutons among the bowls and serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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