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Becky's Butternut Squash Soup

It's every culinary king or queen's favorite game of squash. We're talking about squash soup. We promise -- nothing beats this palatable potage. Enjoy it hot or cold.
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Course Hot Appetizer, Vegetable Soups
Cuisine Continental
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1258.88 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
  • 2 leeks, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 8 cup(s) butternut or acorn squashes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 fruit)
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
  • 4 cup(s) chicken or vegetable stock (or broth)

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter over low heat.
  • Stir in leeks and onion and cook until softened.
  • Add squash, and nutmeg; stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add stock; bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over medium heat, covered, until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Puree in a food processor or blender (do in two batches).
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 1258.88kcalCarbohydrates: 241.61gProtein: 42.96gFat: 25.33gSaturated Fat: 10.96gCholesterol: 59.33mgSodium: 1480.05mgFiber: 57.66gSugar: 59.11g
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