Cold Dessert Soup w/Winter Squash, Orange, Star Anise & Ginger

squash soup for dessert? only believing it because i have a soft spot for squash, and i think the idea of soup for dessert is so cool

FROM LUCULLIAN DELIGHTS (lucullian.blogspot.com)
(makes 3-4 servings)
10-5 oz winter squash, diced
2-1 cups water
4 or more star anise
juice of 3 small oranges
sugar or honey, as much you like
fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
Directions:
1. Simmer the winter squash in the water & star anise for about 15 minutes.
2. Take out the anise & then run the rest in a blender until smooth.
3. Add sugar, stir & leave it to cool down.
4. Add orange juice and as much ginger you feel like.
5. Put in the fridge to get really cold.Serve.

http://lucullian.blogspot.com/2008/11/cold-dessert-soup-with-winter-squash.html

Squash "Pie"

FROM ELANA'S PANTRY (elanaspantry.com)
she says it's more of a souffle than pie; hence the quotation marks
(serves 8)
2 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeded
3tbsp butter/grapeseed oil
2 eggs
1tbsp vanilla extract
1tsp cinnamon
¼tsp nutmeg
1/2tsp celtic sea salt
Directions:
1. Bake squash in the oven at 350°F for 40mins, until soft
2. Scoop squash out of skin, discarding skin
3. Place squash in food processor with butter/oil, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt
4. Puree until smooth & creamy
5. Place in a 9 inch tart pan or a casserole dish & bake for 40mins
6. Serve

http://www.elanaspantry.com/cooked-veggies/squash-pie/