Butternut Squash Soup

Recipe Date: 4 July 2020
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Measurements: Metric

A hearty soup to warm you up in the winter months.

Ingredients

  • One small onion, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried majoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chilli powder
  • 450g cream cheese
  • Pumpkin seeds

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine until tender. Add squash, chick broth, marjoram, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; cook 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.

2. Puree squash and cream cheese using a hand blender until smooth. Return to saucepan, and heat through. Do not allow to boil.

Add pumpkin seeds for garnish