Butternut Squash Soup with Barilla Ditalini Pasta & Creamy Genovese Pesto
Butternut Squash Soup with Barilla Ditalini Pasta & Creamy Genovese Pesto
55 minutes total / Calories 130
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Gatherings
- Mini and Soup
- Protein
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Winter Recipes
Made with Barilla® Ditalini pasta
Soup Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 12
| ½ | Box Barilla® Ditalini |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| ½ | Cup Vidalia onion, diced |
| 1 | Large butternut squash, peeled and diced |
| 2 | Quarts low sodium chicken broth |
| 2 | ½ Quarts water |
| 3 | Tablespoons Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium heat cook onions in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the butternut squash and increase the heat to high, caramelize for 5 minutes then cover with chicken broth and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3
In small batches purée the soup until smooth then add it back to the pan, add the water and bring to a simmer, season to taste.
Step 4
Add pasta and cook for half the recommended cooking time. Remove the soup from the flame, stir in the creamy pesto, and set aside for 30 minutes.
Ditalini Pasta
The name Ditalini means "little thimbles" for its resemblance to the small sewing object. Ditalini's tiny, tubular pasta shape is a perfect complement to any pasta soup recipe.
Barilla® Ditalini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Mini and Soup
- Cook time 10–11 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box