The Martin Cooking

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• olive oil, for sauteing
• sea or kosher salt and fresh pepper
• 1/2 large butternut squash, cooked, mashed
• 1/2 large acorn squash, cooked, mashed
• 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk, whole milk, half & half or heavy cream
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• a pinch each of nutmeg and cinnamon
• 2 large onions, sliced thin
• a teaspoon of sugar
• a few slices of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1. In a large saucepan saute garlic, thyme and sage over low heat in two tablespoons olive oil until fragrant, seasoning well with salt and pepper.
2. Add mashed squash, milk and chicken broth. Add a pinch or two of nutmeg and cinnamon. Combine well, re-season with salt and pepper and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
3. While the soup is simmering saute the onions in a large skillet with enough olive oil to generously coat bottom of the pan over medium-low heat. Mix in a teaspoon of sugar and season well with salt and pepper. Cook until onions are tender and turn a golden brown.
4. Serve soup garnished with a generous amount of onion and bacon.