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Quick Golden Squash Soup

Name: Quick Golden Squash Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 5 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 green onion, thinly sliced

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings (1-1/2 quarts)

Updated: Nov. 13, 2022

This delectable soup feels like fall! Its golden color and rich, satisfying flavor have made it a favorite of mine—which is really amazing because I was convinced I didn't like squash until I tried this recipe. —Becky Ruff, Monona, Iowa

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Ingredients

5 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute leeks in butter until tender. Stir in the squash, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10-15 minutes . Cool slightly.
In a blender, cover and process squash mixture in small batches until smooth; return all to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until soup is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and onion.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 294 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.

Quick Golden Squash Soup

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