CREAMY PUMPKIN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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The best squash soup ever!!!! Easy to make and you can do it low fat. Perfect for Thanksgiving or on a cool autumn night.

Provided by Lori W.

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
15 ounces can pumpkin
1 -1 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 cups chicken broth (prefer stock) or 3 cups stock (prefer stock)
2 -2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half (can use fat free)
shredded gruyere cheese and crouton

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, sauté onions in butter and oil for 10 minutes. Add pumpkin, squash, broth or stock, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until squash is very tender. Process mixture until smooth with a hand blender or in a food processor. Add half-and-half and reheat slowly over low heat: add remaining salt to taste. Top servings with Gruyere cheese and croutons, if desired.

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