Butternut
Squash Soup Recipe
Ingredients
:
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
large onion, chopped
3
garlic cloves, minced
1
medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cubed
4
cups vegetable broth
3/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1/2
cup heavy whipping cream
Crispy
sage leaves, optional
How
To Make Butternut Squash Soup :
In
a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until
tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir
in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered,
10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender.
Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add
cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional
heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
cup: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium,
23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.