How to Make Butternut Squash Soup | Allrecipes

butternut squash

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes are nutritious; carrots are budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is healthier; water is the most economical.

Cut the butternut squash into two workable portions and peel it.

Cut the ends off the squash so it sits flat, then scoop out the seeds.

Dice the butternut squash and potato.

Melt butter in a pot and sauté onion, celery, and carrots for about a minute.

Add diced butternut squash and potato, cooking together for about five minutes.

Pour in chicken stock to cover the vegetables, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let it simmer covered for about 40 minutes until tender.

Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender, working in batches if necessary.

Return the blended soup to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and check consistency.

Top with chives and a dollop of creme fraiche before serving.

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