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Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350℉.
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Heat the olive oil and onion in a pot over medium heat until the onions turn translucent.
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Incorporate the butter and tomato paste into the mixture, making sure to fully blend the tomato paste and completely cover the onions. Allow it to cook for one more minute.
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Add in the apple juice, vegetable broth, squash, carrots, and celery, then thoroughly mix everything.
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Add the cornstarch, cinnamon, curry powder and lemon juice and stir again to mix everything together.
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Raise the heat level to medium high and bring the pot to a boil. Then, lower the heat to medium low and allow the pot to simmer for 15 minutes or until the squash has achieved a softened consistency.
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As the pot simmers, take a pan and place the pumpkin seeds on it, then bake them for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Mix together the pumpkin puree and honey in the pot, ensuring they are thoroughly incorporated.
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Use an emulsifier to blend the soup or transfer it to a blender and blend until it reaches a smooth consistency.
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Top with the toasted pumpkin seeds and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Roast Your Squash First 🎃Roast the squash at 400°F for 25-30 minutes before pureeing to develop deeper, caramelized flavors that elevate the soup's complexity beyond store-bought versions.
- Bloom Your Spices in Butter 🧈Toast the curry powder and cinnamon in melted butter for 1-2 minutes before adding vegetables to unlock their essential oils and create a more authentic, warm spice foundation.
- Use Apple Juice as a Secret Sweetener 🍎Add apple juice in the final stages of cooking rather than at the beginning to preserve its bright, natural sweetness and prevent it from cooking off, balancing the soup's acidity perfectly.
- Strain for Silky Perfection 🥄Pass the finished soup through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth after blending to remove any fibrous bits, achieving the velvety texture that makes Panera's version irresistible.
- Toast Pumpkin Seeds Separately 🌱Lightly toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan with a pinch of salt just before serving to maximize their crunch and nutty flavor as a garnish, rather than cooking them in the soup.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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