Butternut Squash Wild Rice Soup Recipes

CURRIED WILD RICE AND SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a pot, bring the wild rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• Place the squash in a medium pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain, return to the pot, and mash. Mix in the chicken broth and orange juice.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Season with the curry powder. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the squash and broth with the onion and garlic mixture until smooth. Return to the medium pot, mix in the cooked wild rice, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss squash with melted butter and brown sugar. Roast on a cookie sheet until tender, about 1/2 hour. Cool and puree with any pan drippings. Heat oil in large saucepan, saute onion, carrots and celery until wilted and starting to brown. Add spices and chicken stock and bring to a rolling boil. Cook partially covered until vegetables are tender. Reduce heat to a simmer and add squash puree, wild rice and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat slowly and simmer to let the flavours blend. Thin with additional stock if necessary.

SMOKED SAUSAGE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Season the squash with 1 tablespoon of the oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender. Remove from oven and cool completely.
• In food processor or blender, puree the squash with 2 cups of the chicken stock until smooth. Set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups of the stock and 1/2 cup of the chopped onions to a simmer. Add the rice and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally with a fork. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot add the sausage and brown for 3 minutes. Add the remaining 2 cups of onions and the corn. Season with salt and pepper and saute for 3 more minutes.
• Add the remaining 6 cups of stock and squash puree. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface.
• Stir in the rice and continue to cook for 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the half and half and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the parsley and serve.