Butternut Squash Soup
Description
This easy butternut squash soup is made with easy ingredients and cooks up into a thick, velvety soup ready to be seasoned with fall spices.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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2 medium potatoes, cubed
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1 medium butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
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1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, and cook onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in enough chicken stock to cover vegetables.
3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
4
Transfer soup to a blender and process until smooth. Return to the pot and mix in any remaining stock to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve hot and enjoy!