GOLDEN AUTUMN SOUP

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Provided by Michelle Antonacci

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 c butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 leeks, white part only, finely chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 c carrots, thinly sliced
2 c butternut squash, diced in 1/2" cubes
3 c chicken stock
2 c light cream
2 oz white wine, dry (optional)
pinch salt
pinch pepper
1/4 c chives, fresh/chopped
carrot, shredded

Steps:

1. In a large heavy pot, melt butter; add onion and leeks and cook until soft but not brown.
2. Add potato, carrots and squash; cook and stir 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Add stock; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Puree in food processor or blender until very smooth; return to saucepan.
5. (Can be made ahead and frozen to this point).
6. Stir in cream to desired consistency.
7. Add wine if desired; heat slowly until very hot (do not boil).
8. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve garnished with a sprinkle of chives and a little grated carrot.