Step #2 Cooking: 15 mins This burnished-orange soup has a silken texture & a beautiful sheen, thanks to the addition of oatmeal-a terrific short-cut technique for creating quick body & creaminess.
Step #3 Chopping the squash & celery very finely in the food processor/blender dramatically reduces cooking time without forsaking full-bodied taste.
Step #4 Be sure to include the chive (or scallion) garnish, which adds dramatic visual & flavor contrast.
Step #5 If you like, stir in the a tbsp of basil or rosemary olive oil at the end for an extra flavor dimension.
Step #6 Accompany the soup with focaccia & a salad or steamed green vegetable to make a wholesome & colorful meal.
Step #7 Using the food processor/blender, finely chop the squash in several batches.
Step #8 (You should have about 5 c.
Step #9 ) Transfer to a large bowl.
Step #10 Finely chop the celery.
Step #11 Set aside with the squash.
Step #12 In a large soup pot, heat the oil & saute the leeks for 1 min.
Step #13 Add the water & stock powder & bring to a boil over high heat.
Step #14 stir in the the squash, oats, celery, herbes de Provence, & salt and return to a boil.
Step #15 Reduce the heat to medium, & cook at a gentle boil until the squash is very soft, cover, about 15 mins.
Step #16 Puree the soup with an immersion mixer (or cool slightly, then transfer in small batches to a food processor/blender or mixer & mix until smooth).
Step #17 stir in the enough vinegar to heighten the flavors.
Step #18 Add a bit more salt if needed, & reheat if necessary.
Step #19 Garnish with the chives.
Step #20 Makes 4 servings Cooking under pressure: After the initial saute, cook all the ingredients in a pressure cooker for 4 mins under high pressure.
Step #21 Use a quick-release method or allow the pressure to come down naturally.
Step #22 Proceed as directed in the recipe.
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