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Butternut Soup

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"A creamy butternut squash soup to make in the microwave. Adapt the recipe to suit your taste, with nutmeg, cloves and a hint of cinnamon."
Butternut Soup Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 26 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash ground cloves
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large microwave safe dish combine squash, onions and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Peel squash. Stir in broth and cook on high for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until squash is tender. Puree squash, onions and broth in a food processor or blender. Add cream, salt and pepper, and microwave on high for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Flavor with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon to taste.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by HEMETCOOKS 
This was delicious; however I used chicken broth instead of the vegetable broth. Also I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by JESS_VALENTINE 
Tasted great! My only suggestion is to peel the squash BEFORE microwaving it with the butter -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by Gretchen 
This is a great "fall" soup! I peeled the squash first, used chicken broth, and cut the onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by Mary 
I roasted the squash and sauteed the onions before pureeing. The soup turned out great - was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by LISA 
fantastic! I took the advice of others and cut the onion by half and used chicken stock... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by WHY? 
We really liked this soup. I didn't put in 2 onions, however. I thought that would be a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by Caroline C 
I peeled and cubed the squash while the onions sauteed in the pan, added them when the onions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by ZABETHA 
This is a good, quick and easy recipe. This would be perfect for a midweek dinner, served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by THEODORATS 
I substituted chix broth for the veg. broth. It was very good even my 11 yr old loved it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2002 by Jessica 
This was terrible. i halved the onion and it was still very overpowered by the onion. it was... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Butternut Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 212

  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 32mg
  • Sodium: 344mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.9g
  • Protein: 3.6g

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