ANTI-VAMPIRE POTION (BUTTERNUT SQUASH & GARLIC SOUP)

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I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any unfriendly spirits. Try using whipping cream for an extra smooth texture. -Steven Eder, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups peeled butternut squash, cut in 1-in. cubes
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups half-and-half cream
Salt and pepper to taste
8 cooked bacon strips, chopped
1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese, crumbled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add cinnamon and nutmeg; cook 2 minutes., Stir in squash and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until squash is tender, 15-20 minutes., Use an immersion blender or pulse soup in batches in blender until smooth. Return to pan; add half-and-half cream and salt and pepper to taste. Heat through, but do not boil. Serve immediately with bacon and crumbled cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.