Butternut Squash Soup
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.
