Butternut Squash Soup II

Description

This is a thick, rich soup with tons of flavor. Something I whipped up off the top of my head, with things I had on hand. Super easy, quick, and a great way to use squash. An instant hit at my house.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 1 medium butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat
  2. and cook onion
  3. celery
  4. carrot
  5. potatoes
  6. and squash until lightly browned
  7. about 5 minutes. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables.
  8. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low
  9. cover pot
  10. and simmer until all vegetables are tender
  11. about 40 minutes.
  12. Transfer the soup to a blender
  13. and blend until smooth. Return to the pot
  14. and mix in any remaining stock to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4

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