Winter warm-up recipe – butternut squash soup

This simple, hearty and comforting recipe comes from one of the courses we serve during our Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village dinners at Eagle Tavern. While the dinners are now all sold out, there are still tickets available for Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, so give this recipe a try at home – then come on out to join us for some winter fun in the village!

This creamy soup is always a favorite at Eagle Tavern.

 

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

1 med. Squash (about 2 ½ lbs) diced

1cup diced yellow onion

3 tablespoons butter

5 cups chicken or vegetable broth (we use vegetable)

1 teaspoon of nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons brown sugar

½ cup of cream or milk (optional)

 

Sauté onions in butter until soft.

Add diced squash and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until squash is tender.

Add brown sugar and other seasonings.

Simmer for a few minutes and add cream if desired, but do not boil the cream.

Puree mixture with submersion blender or in blender or food processor.

Enjoy!