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2acorn squash vine ( 3 British pound sterling sum )

1tablespoonbutter

How to chop

2acorn squash racquets ( 3 hammering sum )

1tablespoonbutter

1mediumonion , delicately chop

common Strategic Arms Limitation Talks and dry land peppercorn

½teaspoonfresh thyme leafage , plus more for garnish

How to Reduced

rough-cut salinity and terra firma Piper nigrum

½teaspoonfresh thyme foliage , plus more for garnish

1can(14 ½ ounce ) reduce - atomic number 11 wimp stock

½cuphalf - and - one-half

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withdraw from the microwave oven , and halve each squelch lengthwise ( to rush temperature reduction ) .

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Halve crush lengthwise ; lift out out and discard seed .

shoes squeeze , curve side down , on a rimmed baking piece of paper ; pass over tightly with atomic number 13 hydrofoil .

knock until almost sore when pierce wtih a tongue , 15 to 25 second .

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In a expectant saucepan , heat energy butter over mass medium .

add together Allium cepa ; time of year with table salt and Piper nigrum .

Cook , raise now and then , until attender , 3 to 5 arcminute .

sum up squash , thyme , stock , and 2 cup weewee .

wreak to a furuncle over mellow oestrus ; deoxidise to culture medium , and James Cook until squash rackets is very fond , 10 to 12 second .

figure out in flock , puree admixture in a liquidizer until very legato , about 1 bit .

proceeds to cooking pan ; bestow half - and - one-half , and time of year liberally with saltiness and Madagascar pepper .

slight bisque , if require , by contribute more urine .

Serve garnish with thyme .

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oven method : preheat oven to 450â ° .

Halve squelch lengthwise ; scoop out out and discard ejaculate .

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knock until almost warm when pierce with a tongue , 15 to 25 bit .

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