Butternut Squash Soup

Submitted by George_Waldron

"a creamy soup, without added fat, super simple to make."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups parsnips, chopped
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 4 cups butternut squash, cubed
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 6 cups chicken stock

directions

1. Melt butter and olive oil in a soup pot, over medium heat.
2. add parnsips, onion, and celery. Cook about 10 minutes until slightly carmelized.
3. add squash, continue to cook for 5 minutes.
4. add salt, pepper, and sage.
5. add about a 1/2 cup of stock and loosen carmelized bits on the bottom of the pot. once removed, add the remaining stock.
6. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for at least a half hour.
7. Puree in blender and return to pot to bring up to heat.