Creamy Butternut Soup

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Thick and filling, this soup, topped with chives and a drizzle of sour cream, looks as special as it tastes.

Creamy Butternut Soup

Average Rating: 4.692307

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)
  • 3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups water
  • Sour cream and minced fresh chives, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • 2. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree
  • 3. soup in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. If desired, serve with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch.

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