QUICK BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Here's a quick, light and creamy soup that warm you on the coldest night. Add some hearty whole grain bread and a tossed salad to make a very satisfying meal.

Provided by erinBOberrin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1t. ground dry sage)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed)
parmesan cheese (Garnish)

Steps:

  • Add oil, garlic and onion to large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add sage, salt, pepper, broth and squash.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes (or until squash has a tender consistency).
  • Use stick blender to lightly puree, leaving some chunks, or puree half of the soup in a food processor or blender and return to pot.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese and more fresh sage (if desired).

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