Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (Printable Version)

Velvety butternut squash blended with garlic, onion, and cream for a rich, comforting dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

04 - 4 cups vegetable broth
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil

→ Seasonings

07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat the neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
02 - Add the cubed butternut squash and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until the squash is tender.
03 - Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth, or blend in batches in a countertop blender and return to the pot.
04 - Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Warm over low heat for 2 minutes.
05 - Ladle into bowls and optionally garnish each serving with a swirl of cream.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use an immersion blender for ease and safety when pureeing hot soup.