Butternut Squash Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons chopped onions
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 butternut squash
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 375°f cut butternut squash in half, and roast, cut side down for 45 minutes. when done, cut into cubes. in a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. add squash, chicken stock, marjoram, black pepper and cayenne pepper. bring to boil; cook 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.
• 2 puree squash and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. return to saucepan, and heat through. do not allow to boil.