GOLDEN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Make and share this Golden Butternut Squash Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Farmers Wife

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium leeks, sliced (white portion only)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded & cubed (about 4 cups)
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender.
  • Stir in the squash, broth, thyme and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat;cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the squash is tender.
  • Cool slghtly.
  • In a blender, cover and process squash mixture in small batches until smooth; return to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add the cheese; stir until soup is heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with the sour cream and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 765.6, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.1, Protein 14.1

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