CREAMLESS CREAMY SQUASH SOUP

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium sweet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons dried savory or herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery and carrots; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in butternut squash, sweet potato and summer squash. Cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until squash and potato are lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth, savory and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and, in batches, puree in a blender and return to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.