Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients:
1 lb butternut squash, 2 inch pieces
1/2 small onion, quartered
lg russet potato, large chunks
salt, pepper and cayenne
4+ cups chicken broth
1/2 to 1 cup whole milk
For topping: toasted pecans and sour cream (thinned slightly with milk)
Instructions:
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put squash, potatoes and onions on a sheet pan and drizzle with oil oil, salt and pepper. Bake until tender - 50 to 60 minutes.
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Transfer roasted veggies with juices, to a dutch oven, add broth and bring to a simmer.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender (or use an immersion blender). Puree until smooth.
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Return to dutch oven and add milk for desired thickness then heat through and season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
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Top with toasted pecans and slightly thinned sour cream.
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