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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
by Judy Fisher

Butternut Squash Soup

This savory soup is delicious and filling on a cool day. The curry and garlic give it a wonderful flavor. This is a family favorite that I learned at a cooking class given by Rachel Perelman who is the chef at my daughter's school. Serve with salad and a crusty bread.

Rating: 5/5
Avg. 5/5 1 vote
Prep time: Indian
Cook time: Servings: 12

Goes Well With: a green salad

Ingredients

  • 1 T canola oil
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • (can use already cut up squash from the store)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 leeks, chopped, white parts only
  • 1 sweet potato, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 yukon gold potato, diced
  • 12 cups water or chicken stock
  • 1 T curry powder
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/2 t freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot and saute the onions for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the garlic and leeks and saute for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the rest of the vegetables and stir.
  4. Add the water or stock and stir.
  5. Add the spices and stir.
  6. Bring to a boil.
  7. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove cover and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  9. Blend the soup with a blender stick until smooth (or put in blender).
  10. Return to boil.
  11. Adjust seasonings.
  12. Enjoy!