BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SAGE

Butternut Squash Soup With Sage image

Provided by IHeartDogs

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed into 1-inch pieces (about 5-6 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 stalks celery, clopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl combine squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper.
Place on shallow baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, then turn over and roast another 15 minutes, until squash is tender and caramelized, then set aside.
In a large soup pot, heat the remaining oil and butter over medium heat.
Add the onion, celery and sage and sauté until translucent and tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the squash, broth, and remaining salt and bring to a boil, lower heat and and simmer for 30 minutes, remove from heat.
Using a blender or food processor, remove the squash with a slotted spoon and puree until smooth.
Return to the pot, keep warm. Serve with grated parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 1789.3, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 7.2, Protein 10.9