Butternut Soup Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 212 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 32mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by HEMETCOOKS   view full review
This was delicious; however I used chicken broth instead of the vegetable broth. Also I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by Sue S.   view full review
This soup has been a staple in our house for at least 30 years but I make it slightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by Gretchen   view full review
This is a great "fall" soup! I peeled the squash first, used chicken broth, and cut the onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by JESS_VALENTINE   view full review
Tasted great! My only suggestion is to peel the squash BEFORE microwaving it with the butter -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by Mary   view full review
I roasted the squash and sauteed the onions before pureeing. The soup turned out great - was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by WHY?   view full review
We really liked this soup. I didn't put in 2 onions, however. I thought that would be a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by LISA   view full review
fantastic! I took the advice of others and cut the onion by half and used chicken stock...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
I peeled and cubed the squash while the onions sauteed in the pan, added them when the onions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2002 by Jessica   view full review
This was terrible. i halved the onion and it was still very overpowered by the onion. it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by THEODORATS   view full review
I substituted chix broth for the veg. broth. It was very good even my 11 yr old loved it....

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