WILLIAMS-SONOMA BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Williams-Sonoma Butternut Squash Soup image

Provided by Apprentice Colleen

Time 3h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 inches piece ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 butternut squash, about 4 lbs total weight, peeled and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup sour cream
fresh chives or flat leaf parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

Saute the vegetables. In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
Cook the soup. Put the squash chunks in the slow cooker and sprinkle with the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Pour the contents of the frying pan over the squash and add the broth. Cover and cook on the high-heat setting for 3 hours or the low-heat setting for 6 hours.
Finish the soup. Using a blender or food processor, working in batches, process the squash mixture to a smooth puree. Return the soup to the slow cooker to keep warn until serving. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with a dollop of the sour cream and chives (or parsley) and serve.