Average Rating: 4.8TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours
YIELD: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 4 medium firm pears, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 carton (48 ounces) chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased shallow roasting pan. Roast at 375° for 1-1/4 hours or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.
- 2. Cool slightly. In a food processor, process squash mixture with broth in batches until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven; heat through, stirring occasionally.
