Butternut Squash Soup

Name: Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, diced; 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup whipping cream

7 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup whipping cream

Directions

1

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Add onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3

Add 4 cups broth, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
4

Cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
5

Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
6

Return to same pan.
7

Stir in cream.
8

Bring soup to simmer.
9

Season to taste with salt and pepper and additional nutmeg if desired.
10

note: This can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if necessary.