Winter Squash

Butternut, acorn, hubbard, turban, kabocha, sweet dumpling, gold nugget, delicate, buttercup, and pumpkin are all fairly similar in taste and texture and can be substituted for one another in most recipes, including soups. (Spaghetti squash–which is also a winter squash–is similar to the others in taste, but has a naturally stringy texture, and therefore is not recommended for most soups.) Winter squash–which are very decorative and make great centerpieces–can also be substituted for sweet potatoes in most recipes.