Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients: 1 tbsp. of butter (or thereabouts-it does not have to be exact) 1 large onion, chopped 1 large baking potato (Russet), peeled and chopped 1 lb of butternut squash (peeled and roughly chopped) 3 1/2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth Optional: sour cream, chives, scallions to garnish

Instructions:

In large pot, melt butter over medium heat & add onion.  Cook 5 – 8 minutes until onion is softened. Add potato, broth, and butternut. Season with salt & pepper.  Bring to low boil & simmer for 40 mins until pumpkin & potato are very soft.  Remove from heat & let cool slightly. Transfer carefully to blender or food processor & puree a few secs until smooth.   Serve in bowls w/ a dollop of sour cream, chopped chives or scallions.   Served with a salad and some bread its an easy simple dinner that is nutritious too!  Note: this makes a fairly thick soup. If you prefer a thinner consistency, just add some more broth or water.    ]]>