Creamy Butternut Soup Recipe
Homemade Squash Soup

This soup is a creamy delight! Substitute Acorn squash if you prefer. Tastes great! Simple to make and low-fat too! It goes great with garlic bread. A tasty treat!

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 chopped green onions
• 1 two-pound peeled and diced butternut squash
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp flour
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 cup skim milk
  
  
  Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over med-high heat. Add green onions and saute 2 min.
2. Next, stir in squash, 1 cup of the water, and thyme. Cover and cook over med heat 10-15 min until squash is tender.
3. Stir in flour and heat for about one minute. Then add remaining water and bouillon granules. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 10 min. Then, remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in milk.
5. Puree soup in a food processor or blender, until smooth.
6. Ladle into bowls and serve warm. Garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of nutmeg and dollop with sour cream. Enjoy this homemade creamy butternut soup recipe.
   
   Serves 4-6
   
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