Delicata Creamy Squash Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). place the squash, cut sides down, in a baking dish. add 1/8 inch water in baking dish, cover with foil and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender. cool.
• in a large saucepan, melt butter. add onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onion is softened but not brown.
• scrape the squash out of the flesh and add to onions. add the stock and heavy cream. cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• puree the soup in a blender or food processor. season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.