Butternut Squash Soup

If adding more fresh foods into your diet is part of your fresh start in the new year, consider this delicious Butternut Squash Soup recipe. This warm and cozy soup will give you all you need in the cold winter months while giving you a full serving of vegetables.

Ingredients

• One 2- to 3-pound butternut squash, peeled and seeded
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock
• Nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve.

Recipe from Food Network