The Top 5 Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes To Try

3) Squash Soup (3 of 5)

Nothing can beat the creaminess of squash soup and when it is Thanksgiving, it is the staple soup dish that families across the United Sates delve into.

Ingredients

• Yellow onion, roughly chopped – 1
• Toasted walnuts
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
• Milk – 1¼ cup
• Kabocha squash – 1 medium
• Garlic, smashed – 2 cloves
• Cream to taste
• Cayenne pepper – ¼ teaspoon

Preparation

• Cut the squash into wedges and get rid of the seeds. Cut the rind and dice it.
• In a large pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the diced squash into the pan alongside garlic and onion. Add a little salt to the pan and sauté the squash until it is browned and properly cooked through.
• Once cooked, add the squash to a blender with milk and cayenne. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth. Season the mixture with more salt and serve with the topping of your choice.