amazing butternut squash soup

Name: Amazing Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 2 pound(s) butternut squash, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon(s) pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic salt; 1 cup(s) carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 5 cup(s) chicken broth, low salt; 1/2 cup(s) half and half; 1/2 cup(s) cream cheese, room temperature

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Linda P

Somerset, NJ

Updated on Dec 6, 2014

Amazing soup, never had it or made it before this past month. Experimented with a couple of different methods and ingredients, this recipe definitely nails it!

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Oh so yummy butternut squash soup, perfect for those snowy days and cold nights

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 4 -6 people

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
5 cups chicken broth, low salt
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature

How To Make amazing butternut squash soup

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss peeled and cubed butternut squash in a large bowl with EVOO, garlic salt and pepper to coat thoroughly.

Step 2

Arrange on ungreased baking sheet. Roast for 25 - 35 minutes, until squash is browned and tender.
Step 3

While squash is roasting, sautee onion and carrot in butter for 10 - 15 minutes or until tender.
Step 4

Remove squash when done and add to onions and carrots, sautéing for 5 - 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 5

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 6

Remove from heat, add half & half and cream cheese, mix until well blended. Let cool for 15 minutes.
Step 7

Puree mixture in small batches in food processor or Ninja blender until smooth. Repeat until entire pot is pureed.
Step 8

Serve with good quality French bread or breadsticks, enjoy!
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