Butternut squash

Curry powder gives Claire Robinson's pumpkin soup its vibrant color. read more

To give pumpkin a caramel flavor, simply bake it in the oven with brown sugar and butter. read more

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What sets Ina Garten's pumpkin and apple curry soup apart is that she adds fresh green onions, sweet coconut flakes, and cashews to the dressing. read more

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Giada De Laurentiis's creamy soup is especially flavorful thanks to sautéed garlic, carrots, and onions, along with chopped fresh sage leaves. Serve this dish with cheesy crostini. read more

To give the soup a smoky flavor and a spicy kick, Marcela Valladolid uses chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. But to balance the heat, she adds a little sour cream sauce to each bowl before serving. read more

Alton Brown's thick, creamy soup requires just an hour of cooking time and soft-baked pumpkin, which is then puréed with honey, ginger, and a little heavy cream. read more

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Equally beautiful and delicious, this easy-to-make soup is served in roasted pumpkin or acorn squash pots. Plus, some pumpkin seeds, croutons, and fried onions add flavor and crunch. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Making a pizza with butternut squash, gorgonzola, sage and walnuts. - read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

A detailed recipe for making a warm pumpkin salad with tangerines and spinach. read more