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Butternut Squash Soup with Mascarpone |
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(makes 2 quarts)
 Other squashes such as pumpkin, acorn, or Cinderella may be substituted. Butternut squash - 1 pound (cooked)
Onion, diced - ½ cup
Celery, diced - ¼ cup
Garlic, chopped - ¾ Tablespoon
Olive oil, as needed - 1 tablespoon
Chicken or Vegetable broth, hot - 1-½ quarts
White wine - ¾ cup
Mascarpone, room temperature - 8 ounces
Kosher salt - to taste
White pepper, fresh ground is preferable - to taste
Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat; sweat onion, celery and garlic till limp. Peel, seed and dice squash; add to pot along with wine and broth. Simmer till vegetables are soft, about 1 hour. Puree (strain if desired). Reduce heat to low, add Mascarpone and gently heat. Adjust seasonings and serve.
Buon Appetito!
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