DELICATA CREAMY SQUASH SOUP

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A rich and creamy soup, great for cold winter nights.

Provided by Sue Haser

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place the squash, cut sides down, in a baking dish. Add 1/8 inch water in baking dish, cover with foil and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onion is softened but not brown.
Scrape the squash out of the flesh and add to onions. Add the stock and heavy cream. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g