Healthy, Creamy, Butternut Squash Soup that makes healthy taste decadent.
Ingredients
1 Butternut Squash
½ White Onion
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Dried Thyme or 3 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme
6-9 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Tbsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
½ Cup Heavy Cream (or Milk for a lower fat version)
Instructions
Cut Squash in half and place both halves on cookie sheet; Roast at 375 degrees for 25-35 min or until soft. Scoop out the soft inside of the squash and discard skins.
Add 1 Tbsp. to bottom of a dutch oven or soup pot and sautee chopped Onion until soft and translucent--about 3-6 min. Add minced Garlic and sautee 1-3 more min.
Add 2 Cup Chicken Broth, Squash scooped out, and thyme; Simmer for 10 min.
Use immersion blender to make soup as smooth as possible.
Add Chicken Broth, one cup at a time, until desired thickness is achieved.
Add Salt, Pepper, Cream and Cayenne; Simmer for 5 min.
Serve
Recipe by at https://www.thehungrydater.com/healthy-and-creamy-butternut-squash-soup/