Butternut Soup

Name: Butternut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds butternut squash, cubed; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cups vegetable broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper to taste; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 1 dash ground cloves; 1 dash ground cinnamon

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

Recipe by Stackhawkley

Updated on February 16, 2023

close up view of Butternut Soup garnished with a cream snow flake design, in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

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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

Directions

Combine squash, onions, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; peel squash.
Stir in broth and cook on high until squash is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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.
Add cream, salt, and pepper; microwave on high until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212	Calories
10g	Fat
31g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 339mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 36mg	182%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 721mg	15%

* 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.