Butternut Squash Soup

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Embrace autumn with the great taste of butternut squash, sweetened with a little honey in this soup.

Ingredients

2 Tbs. butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
3 cans (14.5 oz. each) chicken broth
1/2 C. honey
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onions and garlic. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, squash, chicken broth, honey and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to blender or food processor; process until smooth. Return pureed soup to pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat until hot and serve.

Serves 6.