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!
You have just made my day! I needed a recipe for a party tonight, and this is perfect. Love. This. Soup.
That sounds great! Now if you could just give out the pork and apple stew recipe sold during holiday nights, my family would be thrilled …
No problem – here it is! http://blog.thehenryford.org/2009/12/28/pork-and-apple-pie/
Although you’ll note in the comments that some people found theirs to have a bit too much liquid for their preference; if you feel the same, feel free to reduce the liquid a bit, or cook a bit longer to burn off the liquid (when I made it at home, I put foil on the next rack down as some juices did drip out). Enjoy – let me know how it turns out!
Thank you soooo much for this recipe. I love this soup very much. Now I know how to make it for myself. I enjoy the Eagle Tavern with some of my friends when I use my pass, and Hannah my Leader Dog comes with me.
I will teach others how to make this very wonderful soup now.
Janie King
That is so great, Jane – thank you! Let us know how the home version turns out!
My family loves soup, and this will be a winner. Looks simple and delicious, my kind of meal. Thanks for sharing. Merry, merry.
Merry Liz