This velvety soup is even more enticing with its contrasting garnish. You can simply chops the pumpkin seeds for some added texure of heat them to release their flavor and aroma. Remember, when using a countertop blender to puree, whir hot vegetables in batches, filling the jar only halfway (unless you want to spend the night cleaning the ceiling). From Real Simple Magazine February 2006.

Posted on: Mar 28, 2008

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Ingredients

4 leek, rinsed and chopped, white and light green parts only (3 cups)

3 lbs butternut squash, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 bay leaf

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

5 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or any fresh herb of your choosing)

2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1
Place the leeks, squash, bay leaf, salt, and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until the squash is tender, about 12 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
2
Puree the soup in batches and rewarm over medium-low heat.
3
Meanwhile, place the pumpkin seeds and rosemary on a cutting board and roughly chop.
4
heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the seeds and rosemary and heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the seeds and rosemary.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups 329g Recipe makes 9 cups)
Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 0mg		0%
Potassium 0mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g		0%
Vitamin A 0mcg		0%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg		0%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg		0%
Vitamin C 0mg		0%
Vitamin E 0mcg		0%
Calcium 0mg		0%
Iron 0mg		0%
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