Butternut Soup

A creamy butternut squash soup to make in the microwave. Adapt the recipe to suit your taste, with nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 1 dash ground cloves
• 1 dash ground cinnamon

Steps

1. Combine squash, onions, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; peel squash.
2. Stir in broth and cook on high until squash is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Transfer squash mixture into a blender; cover and hold the lid down with a potholder and pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Transfer pureed mixture back into the microwave-safe bowl.
4. Add cream, salt, and pepper; microwave on high until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon to taste.