J&G;'s Butternut Squash Soup
written by Amanda
on 10/13/2010
Who says a superstar chef recipe has to be complicated? This creamy soup couldn't be easier.
Metrocurean photo
I had the chance to sit down with superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten recently (read about our veggie-centric chat here), who shared his recipe for this perfect fall soup from J&G; Steakhouse.
This might be the simplest butternut squash soup I've ever made, but the flavor is amazing. I tried subbing Greek yogurt for the crème frâiche, which worked beautifully. Enjoy!
Butternut Squash Soup with Fall
Mushrooms
adapted from
Jean-Georges Vongerichten and J&G;
Steakhouse
makes
about 4 servings
for the
soup
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
4
cups chicken stock
1 ¼ cup crème frâiche
2 tbsp butter
Salt
and freshly ground black pepper
for
the garnish
2 cups black trumpet mushrooms, washed (or use
shiitakes if you can't find black trumpet )
1 shallot, chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp chives, cut
into small pieces
In a large pot, combine the squash and stock
and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 20-30
minutes, until the squash is very tender. Working in batches, purée the
mixture in a blender. Return the purée to the pot over medium-low heat,
and add the crème frâiche and butter. Season with salt and pepper to
your taste.
Meanwhile, to prepare the garnish, sauté shallots in
butter for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté
for about 3-5 minutes, until the mushrooms start to brown slightly.
Pour
the soup into bowls and garnish with the mushrooms and sprinkle with
chives.
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