tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481484348096729610.post2975019414260465867..comments2023-06-20T08:12:00.534-04:00Comments on College, Cooking, and Iron Chef America: Demon Butternut Squash Soupsgoldman328http://www.blogger.com/profile/08938958358317845119noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481484348096729610.post-45277035768208517922014-03-04T12:05:22.524-05:002014-03-04T12:05:22.524-05:00Wow - I just poke the thing with a long pronged gr...Wow - I just poke the thing with a long pronged grilling-type fork - poke it all over - and put it in the microwave for about 15 minutes. Wait till in cools (use silicone gloves to handle if if you just can't wait) then cut it or scoop it away from the skin, scoop out the seeds, put it in a pot with some sauteed red onions and chicken broth (granules or low-sodium, depending on your taste). Cook it for awhile and then when everything is very tender, use an immersion blender. Couldn't be easier!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481484348096729610.post-62619019262330098282014-01-04T09:10:02.753-05:002014-01-04T09:10:02.753-05:00You might be able to save some work if you peel th...You might be able to save some work if you peel the squash before you cut it open. First cut only the top off. Then use the same vegetable peeler that you use on carrots or cucumbers. Only then, cut the squash. I usually cut it cross-wise rather than lengthwise; in this way I can relatively quickly dice up a lot of the vegetable without having to separate out seeds and wet stuff. After I do this, I quarter the rest (where the seeds are) lengthwise and scoop out the seeds before I dice the rest. The prep work is still considerable -- though lessened -- and the end result is amazing as the hard, starchy squash breaks down into something smooth and slightly sweet without the need to add any sugar.glattbruggdmgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481484348096729610.post-12983894984620497022014-01-03T11:29:03.290-05:002014-01-03T11:29:03.290-05:00I feel your pain. I've tried to make that, wit...I feel your pain. I've tried to make that, with a food processor, and good lord, is it difficult. Third Acre Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117466220418063173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481484348096729610.post-55604995060046714662014-01-03T07:35:34.560-05:002014-01-03T07:35:34.560-05:00Great post! Have you tried an immersion blender?Great post! Have you tried an immersion blender?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1481484348096729610.post-55731227981608902552014-01-02T22:31:26.302-05:002014-01-02T22:31:26.302-05:00this might be my favorite post ever. your mom must...this might be my favorite post ever. your mom must be amazing. long live asshole vegetables!!<br /><br />PS: can you imagine it?? it'll be the new trend of 2014:<br />guy: will you marry me?? <br />girl; oh my god! butternut squash soup!! You really do love me! oh yes! Of course I'll marry you!Samsarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570884612553580797noreply@blogger.com