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Hidden Valley® Harvest Butternut Squash Soup with Ranch Croutons

“Expert's note: Serve a steaming mug of pureed butternut squash soup topped with crisp Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix-coated croutons for a Winter Solstice soiree or trim-the-tree party. Make an extra batch of the croutons and top a romaine and radicchio salad with Granny Smith apple slices and Ranch dressing.”

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2011

Fantastic soup, but you definately need the croutons to give it the best flavor.

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dawnie

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011

I used some cider for liquid and skipped the apples. Delicious - especially with sour cream as garnish.

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Carolyn

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011

This was a great recipe, very easy to follow. My whole family loved it, I will make it again.

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Christina

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2011

Not too bad to me and daughter (who's usually quite picky). Husband hated it. Only ate 2 bites. Felt like he was eating baby food and turned off by texture. I thought it was really alright and would be good on a cold winter evening. Croutons were definitely a plus.

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Shelly2024

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2011

This was great soup! Perfect for the season. I bought cubed butternut squash at Costco(yay for me!). I substituted almond milk for the cream--can't stand the xtra calories and fat. Very deicious. I'll make this again and again.

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dunnking

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fredericksburg, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2011

MMmm tasty. I didn't feel like making the croutons, and the soup was fine by itself with some bread. I'll try them for next time though.

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canuck_duck

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2011

This soup was excellent, my family and I loved it! I will be making this again very soon and I'm excited to make slight variations to see how they work out. I think that I'm going to try adding some pumpkin to the puree next time. I wonder how some mulled apple cider would blend in with the other flavors if I used it in the stock.

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jlh_527

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2011

I followed the recipe to the T except for adding the chicken broth until it reached the texture I wanted which turned out to be 3 cups. This is a really full-bodied soup, and the croutons add another layer of flavor. Please, don't skip the croutons, as they really are what sets this soup apart from others...they are worth the effort to make! The Hidden Valley Ranch dressing on the croutons softens and melts into the soup giving you even more depth of flavor. Just really delicious.

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lutzflcat

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Living In: Lutz, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2011

I followed this recipe almost exactly. I tend to like my soup a little thicker so I put in less chicken broth. Other then that it was delish. The croutons where the best I have had.

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DianaCa2

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2007

I followed this recipe exactly which is a rarity for me. My very picky husband, 8 year old son, and 2 year old daughter all enjoyed it. The flavor was amazing..rich and creamy. Will definitely be making this again!

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