SLOW COOKED LOCAL WINTER SQUASH BISQUE
INGREDIENTS
• 1 large butternut squash or Jamaican pumpkin (approx 3lbs)
Note: Jamaican pumpkin is an heirloom to the Caribbean that can be found ground all over the world and particularly grows well in Ontario. Rich in flavour, vitamins and nutrition
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 red onion, finely chopped (1-2 cups
• 2 tablespoons of chopped ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• 1 fresh red chili
• 2 tablespoons of turmeric, fresh or ground
• ⅛ teaspoon of ground clove
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Sea salt, to taste
• Up to 4 cups (32 ounces) of vegetable broth
• ¼ cup local honey
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter, to taste (substitute with olive oil or coconut oil for dairy free/vegan soup)
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