I got this fun new Cuisinart blender for Christmas:
And while I’ve been obsessed with making smoothies lately, I wanted to see what else I could do with it. I also got a subscription to Everyday Food magazine for Christmas:
So, I decided to put the two together, took a recipe in this month’s issue, and made butternut squash soup. I’ve never made soup by myself, so I was a bit apprehensive. But if you have a blender, this recipe is amazingly simple.
Buy the squash from your grocery store that’s already halved with no skin or seeds and just chop it up into little cubes. Trader Joe’s even sells it already cut! But you’ll need about 3 pounds. Boil it and an onion in chicken broth and water for about 20 minutes and then puree it in your blender. And that’s pretty much it. It made a ridiculous amount of soup, so I put a bunch in the freezer for later this winter when I’m too cold and miserable to cook or to leave my apartment for food. I made a really healthy version (this month’s Everyday Food is a special light issue), but I also found another really delicious recipe on Martha’s site, which involves butter, orange juice, and sour cream. Yum.
It doesn’t look like anything too special, but it’s delicious! And now I’ve learned that blenders can be used for more than healthy smoothies and fun alcoholic beverages.
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Did the healthy version taste good also?
I tried the Butternut Squash soup by campbells select and I hated it…but I usually order it at restaurants and love it.
Mmmm this sounds delicious. I love butternut squash soup; it’s wonderful in the winter.
When I put soup into the freezer, I always seem to put it into containers too large for what I’ll need. Then I end up throwing part of it away. I guess “containerS” is the key instead of container. Thanks.
Cute blog, ladies! I’m not Martha either, but I try too. Sigh.
You guys, this blog is so cute. I love it! I’m becoming more and more domestic these days, much to the surprise to my mother… and everyone, really. I have a peach pie in the oven right now!!
But, yes, one of my favorite blender concoctions is alcoholic smoothies… strawberries, raspberries, bananas, and coconut rum… can’t go wrong!
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That is fantastic! Do you mind if I put a link from my food blog to your site? I think this is a great recipe??
Also, thanks for the add on 20 somethings
maxie- Yes! The healthy version was really delicious. I didn’t try the “not healthy” version, but I’m sure it’s good too.
t.b.f.love- It’s one of my favorites
rising rainbow- Yes! Get some of the little ones that basically fit one serving of soup. They’re perfect.
beth- Thank you! It’s fun to try at least…
renee- Thank you
Peach pie sounds sooo good right now. Let us know how it comes out! And I’m definitely going to have to try coconut rum in my smoothies…tropical!
saurabh shah- Thanks.
andrea- Of course you can! The recipe is easy and sooo good
Update: Peach pie kinda sucked hardcore. The crust was delightful, but I used frozen peaches (I’m from Indiana and they’re def NOT in season). I don’t think they were thawed enough. Whatever, my mom liked it.