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Sunday, January 28, 2018

Butternut Squash Soup


This is simple delicious and nutritious soup ..great with just a piece of grilled foccacia or a roll.

1 TBSP butter
1 medium sweet onion, chopped small
2 garlic cloves, finely minced/chopped
1 + 1/4 tsp salt (used separately)
1 butternut squash,  cut into cubes
 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium
1 TBSP olive oil
1 c. heavy cream

Heat oven to 350.  Place cubes on a baking sheet, sprinkle with a small amount of olive oil and salt and pepper.  Roast for 45 minutes.  In a large saucepan, melt butter add garlic and onion.  Saute until soft and tender.  In a food processor, or blender or with a hand blender
mix squash and onion and garlic.  Blend with  vegetable broth until smooth.  Pour into saucepan and add cream then heat.

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