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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Garlic and Fresh Thyme

 

Ingredients -

3 pounds unpeeled Butternut Squash, halved and seeded
2 large unpeeled White Onions
1 small whole unpeeled Garlic Bulb
1/4 cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons minced Fresh Thyme
3 to 3-1/2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Whipping Cream
3 tablespoons minced Fresh Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

 
Preparation:

1. Cut the butternut squash into 8 pieces.

2. In a large baking pan, place the squash cut side up.

3. Cut a piece off the tops of the white onions and garlic bulb and add to the baking pan, cut side up.

4. Brush olive oil on top and sprinkle evenly with thyme.

5. Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours at 350 degrees, or until the vegetables are fork tender.

6. Remove the foil and let stand until it reaches room temperature.

7. Remove and discard the peel from the squash and onions.

8. Remove the garlic from the soft skins.

9. Combine the vegetables, chicken broth and whipping cream.

10. Add to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

11. Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan and add the parsley, salt and pepper.

12. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

13. Heat to hot, but do not boil.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Preparing Butternut Squash
Butternut squash can be baked, boiled, microwaved, sautéed, steamed or grilled. It can be served alone with butter and seasonings or as part of a complex casserole. Mashed butternut squash is easy to make and tastes great with brown sugar, maple syrup, butter and nutmeg. For a quick and tasty side dish, toss baked chunks of butternut squash and onion with a little chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.



 
 

 
   
 
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