Bon Appetit/December 2003

Herbed Butternut Squash Soup

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted pareve margarine 5-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups) 3 cups chopped onions
3 medium carrots, sliced thinly 5 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 7 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg additional chopped fresh chives



1 Melt margarine in large pot over medium-high heat. Add squash, onions, carrots, and thyme. Saute until squash begins to soften and brown, about 10 minutes. Add 7 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth; return to same pot. Stir in 1/3 cup chives and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Rewarm soup, adding more broth, if desired, to thin. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with additional chives.

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