Ingredients for - Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

1. 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
2. 1 medium onion
3. 1 Rib Celery
4. 2 clove garlic
5. 1 c. dry white wine
6. 1 qt. chicken stock or low-sodium broth
7. 1 qt. water
8. 4 lb. kabocha or butternut squash
9. Salt
10. Freshly ground white pepper
11. 1 large Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
12. salted roasted pumpkin seeds
13. Honey
14. Diced cucumber

How to cook deliciously - Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

1 . Stage

In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil. Add the squash, cover partially, and simmer over moderately low heat until tender, about 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the pot, bring to a simmer, and season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of honey, and the cucumber.