Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese

Name: Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons margarine; 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash; 6 tablespoons chopped onion; 3 cups water; 4 cubes chicken bouillon; 0.5 teaspoon dried marjoram; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

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This delicious butternut squash soup with cream cheese is very easy to make. Serve with crusty bread for a rich and comforting meal.

Recipe by Mary

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons margarine
6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
6 tablespoons chopped onion
3 cups water
4 cubes chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Directions

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash, water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
Purée squash mixture and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan and cook until just heated through.

Tips

You can use 3 to 4 cups of chicken broth instead of water and bouillon cubes.

This recipe also works well with half as much cream cheese if you don't want it too rich.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398	Calories
33g	Fat
20g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	43%
Saturated Fat 18g	89%
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 1081mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 30mg	152%
Calcium 143mg	11%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 616mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.