Butternut Squash Soup

One day my sister was nice enough to give me a butternut squash. So when I saw a pin on pinterest for a butternut squash soup recipe I decided to try it. I admit I was nervous (for myself and my kids!) but I was so excited when we all liked it!

Butternut Squash Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• Hot pepper sauce

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in large saucepan
2. Add the chopped onion and rosemary and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
3. Add chopped squash, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, white pepper.
4. Add little bit of hot sauce { according to your taste }
5. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes – or until squash is tender.
6. Use blender to puree the hot soup.
7. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

That same day I decided to try roasting pumpkin seeds for the first time, too! It was a success!