Butternut Soup

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large microwave safe dish combine squash, onions and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Peel squash. Stir in broth and cook on high for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until squash is tender. Puree squash, onions and broth in a food processor or blender. Add cream, salt and pepper, and microwave on high for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Flavor with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon to taste.