BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ROASTED GARLIC & SAGE SOUP

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This is a great fall or winter soup. Very impressive for dinner parties! To roast garlic, cut off the top of a head of garlic & drizzle with a little olive oil. Wrap in foil & bake for about an hour at 350°F.

Provided by accidental glutton

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large onions, julienned
3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded & chopped
8 garlic cloves, roasted
1/2 bunch sage leaf, plus additional for garnish
6 -8 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup cream
salt & pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, sauté the onion in half of the butter until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  • Add squash, roasted garlic cloves, sage & chicken stock.
  • Simmer until squash is tender.
  • Puree with an immersion blender or in a food processor.
  • Add cream and season with salt & pepper.
  • Garnish with additional sage leaves fried in 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 426, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 11, Protein 9.4

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