Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

  Lunch

I used to live in Australia, where this soup is served often. I had to have the recipe, and now it's one of my family's favorites.

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

  • 1. In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add squash and potato; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • 2. Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup until smooth. Return to the pan; stir in milk and heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 278 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 1008mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein.

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