Quick Golden Squash Soup

  Lunch

This delectable soup feels like fall! Its golden color and rich, satisfying flavor have made it a favorite of mine—which is really amazing because I was convinced I didn't like squash until I tried this recipe.

Quick Golden Squash Soup

Average Rating: 4.857142

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 5 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in the squash, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10-15 minutes . Cool slightly.
  • 2. In a blender, cover and process squash mixture in small batches until smooth; return all to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until soup is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and onion.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 294 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.

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