Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Hi Everyone,

I know it's been a long time since my last post and I apologize.  I do not know where the year is going!  Does anyone else feel like 2010 has just flow by?! 

In honor of the upcoming holiday I decided to post a delicious and healthy butternut squash recipe.  It's really easy to make and yummy on these cold cold nights.  Apparently I'll be making this soup when I go back East to visit my family, aren't I a great daughter?!

This is a take off of a recipe I got from my client so the measurements are an estimate.  Feel free to add more or use less of certain ingredients if you choose.  You can truly make this recipe your own!! 

Happy cooking!

Ingredients needed:

1 butternut squash
1 red apple - cut into pieces
1/2 white onion - chopped
3 cloves of garlic minced (I like garlic, but if you don't feel free to add less)
2 cups of chicken broth or water (you can use more or less depending on the thickness you want)
Olive oil (enough to coat the bottom of the pot - about 2 T)
Nutmeg (about 1 teaspoon)
Cinnamon (about 1 teaspoon)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2.  Cut the squash in half and place it face down in a bowl or dish filled with about an inch of water.  Cooking Tip - Place the squash in the microwave for about 1 - 2 minutes before you cut it in half.  This will  make it softer and easier to cut.

3.  Place the squash in the oven for about 35-45 minutes or until soft

4.  While the squash is cooking cut up your apple, onion and garlic and add them to a large pot.  Add the olive oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt and pepper.  

5.  When the squash is ready take it out of the oven and scoop out the flesh and add it to the pot. 

6.  Add the chicken broth or water and let cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes.   

7.  When the soup is ready add the whole mixture to a blender or food processor and puree it until you get the desired texture. 

8.  Take it out of the blender or food processor and serve!
9.  You can add a dollop of yogurt if you choose.  This will help thicken the soup if it comes out too thin.

Enjoy!!  Happy Thanksgiving!!

E-