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Gingered Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup

Rehydrated white beans and steamed butternut squash combined in large stock pot with sautéed onion, celery, ginger, and garlic. Water and cooking liquids added and soup is simmered until heated through. Individual servings are seasoned with salt and pepper and topped with chopped fresh parsley.

Ingredients -

1 cup Small, Dry White Beans
2 pounds Butternut Squash, peeled and diced (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons Oil
2 Medium White or Yellow Onions, chopped
1 cup Chopped Celery
2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Ginger
5 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon Coarse Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/3 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish

 
Preparation:

1. Place the butternut squash in a saucepan and cover with water.

2. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce the heat and cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until they are very tender.

4. Drain well and place in a large bowl.

5. Mash with a potato masher.

6. Combine the eggs, cheese, onion, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

7. Add to the mashed squash and mix well.

8. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.

9. Sprinkle with the butter flavored cracker crumbs.

10. Dot with butter.

11. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.