Summertime Butternut Squash Recipe

Butternut Squash Recipe

Who doesn't like a delicious homemade soup? This soup is super easy to make and it's full of so many healthy vegetables and even a fruit! This dish is great when served with a fresh garden salad or grilled chicken! Soups are a great way to introduce veggies in a different way to your child. This recipe calls for 1 butternut squash... but if you don't feel like chopping it up yourself (I didn't either!) feel free to buy yours pre-chopped and packaged (usually near the bagged lettuce) at your local grocery store. I love these sort of recipes where you have the opportunity to teach your kids about where each ingredient comes from!

Ingredients:

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 Tbsp butter
1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (6 to 8 cups)- I buy organic prepared chopped butternut squash near the bagged lettuce
1 tart green apple, peeled and chopped
3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup filtered water
Season with cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg, salt and pepper

Directions:

In a large pot, sauté onion, carrot and celery in butter on medium high for 5 minutes. (If the veggies start to brown turn hear down.)
Add squash, apple, broth, water, then simmer: Now, add the butternut squash, apple, broth and water. Bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or so, until the squash and carrots have softened.
Next, purée the soup: Use an blender (I use a Vitamix) to purée the soup. If it's easier, work in batches to purée the the soup.
Season with nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper.