Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped (or dry basil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4-6 cups chicken broth (depending on how thick you like your soup)
- 2 medium butternut squash,peeled, seeded & cubed
- parmesan cheese for garnish
- Add oil, garlic and onion to large pot over medium heat.
- Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add basil, salt, pepper and combine.
- Add broth and squash and Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes (or until squash is tender).
- Remove half of the soup to puree in a food processor or blender and return to pot, (You can puree all of it if you don't want any chunks).
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
- Serve with warm breadsticks or rolls.
Recipe by Clever Housewife at http://cleverhousewife.com/2012/04/butternut-squash-soup-recipe/
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