BUTTERNUT CARROT SOUP

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Make and share this Butternut Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups diced carrots
3 cups hubbard squash or 3 cups winter squash, skin and seeds removed
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, grated
7 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the onions in olive oil until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, and stir until fragrant, 1 minute or less.
  • Add the carrots, squash, gingerrot and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until vegetables are very tender.
  • Remove soup from heat and allow to cool to just warm.
  • Puree the soup in a food processor or blender. Pour soup back into pan.
  • Add the half and half and stir until hot but not boiling. Adjust consistency with a little broth if necessary.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Serve hot.

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