Butternut Squash Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 celery ribs, chopped (with leaves)
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/4 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into slices
• sour cream
• bacon bits

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large, heavy saucepan. add onion and garlic, cook, stirring often until softened.
• 2 stir in celery and spices. cover and cook for about 2 minutes.
• 3 add 1 can broth,water and squash. cover and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until squash is tender.
• 4 in batches, process in food processor or blender until smooth, adding chicken broth as necessary to make desired consistency.
• 5 pour into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of bacon bits.