Butternut Soup

Butternut Soup
Butternut Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 138 calories. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up jalapeño pepper, salt, celery, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, whole 30, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Discard green top from leek; cut white portion of leek into thin slices.
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Saut leek and next 4 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.
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3
Stir in butternut squash and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly.
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4
Process squash mixture, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; stir in half-and-half, salt, and pepper.
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5
Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
6
Serve soup immediately.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score57
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