Quick Butternut Squash Soup

Time: 35 Minutes
Serves: 6

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1 teaspoon
olive oil
1 clove
garlic, minced
½ cup
chopped onion
1 teaspoon
fresh sage, chopped (or 1t. ground dry sage)
½ teaspoon
salt
⅛ teaspoon
ground black pepper
3 cups
fat-free chicken broth
1½ lbs
butternut squach (peeled, seeded, cubed)
parmesan cheese (garnish)

Add oil, garlic and onion to large stockpot over medium heat.

Saute for 3-4 minutes.

Add sage, salt, pepper, broth and squash.

Bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes (or until squash has a tender consistency).

Use stick blender to lightly puree, leaving some chunks, or puree half of the soup in a food processor or blender and return to pot.

Garnish with parmesan cheese and more fresh sage (if desired).