Butternut Soup

This butternut squash soup is made in the microwave and seasoned with nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon for a super-easy satisfying winter soup.

• 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

Combine squash, onions, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; peel squash.

Step 2

Stir in broth and cook on high until squash is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 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.