Simple squash soup

I made this recipe (from Lisa) yesterday and it is incredibly simple and absolutely delicious!

Butternut Squash Soup

Prep Time:

20 min

Inactive Prep Time:

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Cook Time:

40 min

Level:

Intermediate

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock
• Nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve.