Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray (olive oil is best); 3 lbs butternut squash; 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 2 large Spanish onions, peeled and quartered; ¼ cup water; 3 cups fat free chicken broth; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; butter; sage leaf; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

cooking spray (olive oil is best)
3 lbs butternut squash
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 large Spanish onions, peeled and quartered
¼ cup water
3 cups fat free chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
butter
sage leaf
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Coat bottom of baking pan generously with cooking spray and set aside.
3
Halve the squash through the stem ends, prick the skin in several places with a knife, and scoop out the seeds.
4
Lightly spray the cut surface with cooking spray (or brush with oil) Nest garlic inside the squash halves and place the squash on the baking pan, cut side down.Add the onions and coat with spray or oil.
5
Pour the water into the pan, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 50 minutes.
6
Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes more.
7
Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins.
8
In batches in a blender, combine squash, onion ,thyme, broth, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and puree till smooth.
9
If desired, heat a small amount of butter (a couple of teaspoons) in a skillet and sautee sage, adding sage to bowls as garnish.

2980

kcal

Calories

283

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray (olive oil is best), 3 lbs butternut squash, 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 2 large Spanish onions, peeled and quartered, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Soup

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