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Butternut Squash Soup

A delicious butternut squash soup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6
Author: Food Network

Ingredients

  • 1 2-3 lb butternut squash peeled and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 6 cups chicken stock*
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut squash into 1-inch chunks.
  • In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes.
  • Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and purée.
  • Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve.

Notes

*This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting the chicken stock with vegetarian stock.