Butternut Squash Soup
On a damp, cold day what could be more appealing than a nice warm bowl of butternut squash soup?
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash peeled and chopped
- 1 medium sized sweet vidalia onion chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 1 piece of fresh ginger root about enough for 2-3 tbsp peeled and grated
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a stock pot
- Saute the onions, garlic, carrots and squash until slightly softened
- Add broth, ginger and spices
- Bring to a boil, then set temperature lower to simmer
- Cook about 1 hour or until squash is very soft
- Puree to your own desired consistency
- Enjoy!