Healthy and Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Recipe type: Veggies & Soup
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Serves: 8 Servings
 
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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add 2 Cup Chicken Broth, Squash scooped out, and thyme; Simmer for 10 min.
  4. Use immersion blender to make soup as smooth as possible.
  5. Add Chicken Broth, one cup at a time, until desired thickness is achieved.
  6. Add Salt, Pepper, Cream and Cayenne; Simmer for 5 min.
  7. Serve
Recipe by at https://www.thehungrydater.com/healthy-and-creamy-butternut-squash-soup/