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Silky Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted butternut squash blended into a velvety soup with a hint of sage and cream. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal effort.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
3g
Silky Butternut Squash Soup
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb (about 4 cups cubed) butternut squash
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 6 leaves fresh sage leaves
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, then cut flesh into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Heat broth in a large pot over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil, ~3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add squash cubes and sage. Simmer uncovered until squash is very tender, ~12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree until completely smooth.

  5. 5

    Stir in cream, salt, and pepper. Return to low heat and warm through, ~2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • large pot (5-quart minimum)
  • immersion blender
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle

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