How do you cut butternut squash for soup?

Chef's answer
Instructions. Lay the butternut squash on its side on a large sturdy cutting board. Use a sharp chef's knife to carefully slice off the top 1/2-inch (including the stem) of the squash, and discard. Repeat by slicing off the bottom 1/2-inch of the squash, and discard.Sep 9, 2019
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Butternut squash is high in potassium, which can help keep your blood pressure in check. Managing your blood pressure can reduce your risk for stroke and heart disease. Its fiber helps with blood sugar.May 31, 2019
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime or a splash of sherry vinegar at the end of heating the soup. Try drizzling a few drops of roasted nut oil on top each bowl of soup. Roasted pumpkin seed oil on butternut squash soup, for instance, or roasted hazelnut oil on mushroom soup.Oct 19, 2012
Any hearty bread or toasted baguette would go wonderfully with this soup. These dinner rolls would also be delicious with the soup. You can also make it a soup-and-salad meal by pairing with Italian salad, roasted veggie salad, or this Fall spinach salad.Oct 27, 2019
  • Fill dutch oven or pot with one to two inches of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Place squash in a steamer basket or colander and sprinkle with salt. Place basket or colander in pot and cover. Do not reduce heat.
  • Allow to steam for about 7-10 minutes, until you can pierce with a fork.
  • Feb 15, 2017
    Thanks! I like my butternut squash soup with grated ginger, honey, heavy cream, nutmeg, and cloves. Salt and ginger and some pureed leeks (white ends, chop them up fine, saute until translucent but not brown, then toss in soup and hit it with a stick blender).
    If you find the soup is still too thick after adding the coconut milk, stir in 1/2 cup of broth at a time until your desired consistency is reached.Sep 6, 2019
    Because of its soft skin, the summer squash does not need to be peeled. Before cooking the squash, prepare the squash as instructed below. ... Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. The squash can then be quartered, cubed, sliced, grated, or left in halves and then cooked.
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