Produce List for the Week of October 21st

Cherry Tomatoes

Red Bell Peppers

Anaheim Peppers

Eggplant

Zucchini

Cucumbers

Spaghetti Squash

Acorn Squash

Red Kuri Squash

Black Kale

Corn

Ambrosia Melon

Purple Grapes

Pluots

Pomegranates

*List may vary depending on quantity and ripeness of produce.

This week’s recipe features the sweet and nutty kuri squash!

Red Kuri Squash Soup

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds red kuri or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (3 cups)

1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped

1 bay leaf

1 medium fennel bulb, cored and cut into thin wedges

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Chopped toasted pecans and small marjoram leaves, for garnish

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, combine the cubed squash with the chopped onion, bay leaf and 3 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, on a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the fennel wedges with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Roast for about 25 minutes, until the fennel is tender and starting to brown.

Discard the bay leaf from the soup. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the saucepan and warm over low heat. Stir in the butter and season the soup with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the roasted fennel, pecans, marjoram leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

MAKE AHEAD

The soup can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently.

Food & Wine http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/red-kuri-squash-soup
photo from realfoodrenegade.com