CREAMY BUTTERNUT SOUP

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Thick and filling, this soup, topped with chives and a drizzle of sour cream, looks as special as it tastes. -Amanda Smith, Cincinnati

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)
3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
1 large onion, diced
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
Sour cream and minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree, soup in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges