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Perfect Butternut Squash Soup

5 from 1 vote
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Vitamix, Ninja or other blender.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 3 lb. Butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded and cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1.5 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
  • 1 Tbsp. minced rosemary
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
  • 4 Cups vegetable stock
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

To top:

  • fresh croutons (I just toast up any old bread I have laying around)
  • 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil to fry the sage leaves
  • hand full of fresh sage leaves

Instructions
 

  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the squash and cook until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, sage, rosemary, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir and cook for a 1 minute, then add 4 cups of the broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the squash is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Let the soup cool for about 20 minutes before the next step, otherwise there is a risk of burning. Pour the soup into a blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth for about 1.5 minutes. If your soup is too thick, add a touch more broth and blend. The blending here is important becuase it is what makes this soup so creamy. Taste for salt and add more if desired.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the rest of the olive oil. Fry the sage leaves for about 30-45 seconds and set on a paper towel. Top the soup with fried sage, croutons, and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!