How roasting squash concentrates flavor (roast with simple seasoning)
Roast squash with a little salt and pepper to concentrate and caramelize its flavors before blending into soup.
The chef explains that roasting squash with just salt and pepper causes flavors to concentrate and caramelize, producing a more intense result for soup.
The short version
- Roasting with simple seasoning concentrates and caramelizes squash flavor
Why it works
Dry heat drives off moisture and promotes caramelization, intensifying sweetness and aroma.
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