Autumn

With shorter days approachig, keep warm with these seasonal favorites. From comfort foods to cozy special treats, these recipes feature fresh ingredients from our local autumn harvest.

Quick Butternut Squash Soup

Time required: 35 Minutes
Serves: 6
Quick Butternut Squash Soup


    Ingredients

  • 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)

    Preparation

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

  2. Saute for 3-4 minutes.

  3. Add sage, salt, pepper, broth and squash.

  4. Bring to a boil.

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

  6. 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.

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