Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup & Harvest Panini

Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds butternut squash, seeded, and cut into chunks away from the rind
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 ¼ cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Harvest Panini

  • 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and sliced 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil , divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt , to taste
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 8 slices rustic bread
  • 1 5.2 oz package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese

Instructions 

  • In a large pot, combine the squash, chicken stock, garlic, and thyme and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the squash is very tender. Fish out the thyme and discard.
  • Let squash cool slightly. Working in batches, purée the mixture in a blender or food processor. You may prepare the recipe in advance up to this point; refrigerate in a covered container for up to 2 days.

Harvest Panini

  • Heat the oven to 450 F. In a large bowl combine the squash, 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil, smoked paprika and season with salt and toss well. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and evenly spread out, roast until tender and golden 15 – 20 minutes. Toss slightly to ensure even cooking. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • While squash is roasting, heat 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onion and season with a little salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are well softened and start to turn golden brown (about 15 minutes). Add the vinegar and brown sugar, stir and reduce until consistency looks like honey (about 15 minutes).
  • Combine roasted squash and onions in a bowl and smash with a fork until combined. Taste for seasoning, at this stage you can add the pepper. If it feels too acidic, feel free to add a little honey or maple syrup.
  • Assemble sandwiches by placing roasted squash mixture on one slice of bread. Spread 1/4 of the cheese on the other slice. Put both slices of bread together to form a sandwich. Brush outside with butter. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches.
  • Heat grill pan over medium heat; place sandwich in the pan and top with another heavy pan to compress the sandwich. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwich over and cook until cheese is melted (3 to 4 minutes).

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Author: Jon Ashton
Course: Entree, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American