i cut the
squash in 4, removed the seeds and steamed it for 15 minutes, i then scraped the
flesh off the skin and then boiled it in half water half chicken broth with the 2 sliced pears for 10
more minutes.
Directions: Cut in half and seed
squash, place
flesh side down on parchment covered roasting pan with a 1/2 — 1 C water / Roast at 350º until fork tender — usually 30 to 40 minutes / When cool, scoop cooked
squash from skin and spoon straight into the soup pot / While
squash is roasting, sauté onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, add garlic and cook for 2
more minutes / Add apples, apple juice, turmeric, curry and / or chili paste, stir together and cook briefly, a minute or so / Add cooked
squash and 2 quarts of the stock or water / Stir to mix / Simmer slowly with lid on for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally / Taste and adjust seasoning and cooking time as needed / / Remaining liquid is added after soup has been blended.