CREAM OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Butternut squash makes a luscious soup for chilly days when you need warmth from the inside out. We add potatoes and a touch of chicken soup mix. -Tiffany Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)
2 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups water
1 carton (2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first five ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 40-45 minutes or until squash and potatoes are tender., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream, salt and pepper; heat through. If desired, sprinkle servings with parsley.

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