BUTTERNUT SOUP

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A creamy butternut squash soup to make in the microwave. Adapt the recipe to suit your taste, with nutmeg, cloves and a hint of cinnamon.

Provided by stackhawkley

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups vegetable broth
½ cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash ground cloves
1 dash ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large microwave safe dish combine squash, onions and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Peel squash. Stir in broth and cook on high for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until squash is tender. Puree squash, onions and broth in a food processor or blender. Add cream, salt and pepper, and microwave on high for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Flavor with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 338.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g