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Squash and Pomegranate Soup
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| Meal type | Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cinnamon , Cumin, Pomegranate |
| Season | Spring, Summer |
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken or turkey stock
- 1 pint pomegranate juice
- 1 Tbs. garam masala (recipe follows)
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garam Masala
- 2 Tbs. cardamom
- 1 tsp. cloves
- 2 1/2 tsp black peppercorn
- 1 tsp. fennel
- 2 Tbs. coriander
- 5 tsp. cumin
- ¾ tsp. mustard
- Pinch of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, tumeric and fenugreek
Directions
| Squash | |
| 1 | Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add carrots and lightly brown. |
| 2 | Add squash and onions. Cook for 10-12 minutes. |
| 3 | Add garam masala and cook for 1 minute. |
| 4 | Add pomegranate juice and simmer for 5 minutes. Add stock (stock should just cover vegetables). Add some water if needed. |
| 5 | Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Puree. |
| 6 | Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of pomegranate molasses if desired. Serve hot or chilled. |
| Garam Masala | |
| 7 | Add first seven ingredients to a sauté pan on lowest heat. Toast until just golden brown and aromatic. |
| 8 | Remove from heat and add remaining spices. Let cool and grind to a powder. |