Ingredients

  • 2 butternut squash (about 2 lb. each)
  • 2 qt. chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. ground mace
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • truffle oil (for garnish)
  • about 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Halve the squash lengthwise; peel, seed and cut into chunks. Place in a soup pot with the broth. Simmer, partially covered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the squash to a bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve broth. Melt the butter in the oil in a nonstick skillet over very low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the mace and ginger. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add the cooked onion mixture and the brown sugar to the squash and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.