Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup

Ingredients:

1 butternut squash, halved and seeded

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded

3 tbsp. butter

¼ cup chopped sweet onion

1 quart chicken broth

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened

½ tsp. ground black pepper

Ground cinnamon to taste (optional)

Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place the squash halves, cut side down, in a baking dish.  Bake 45 minutes, or until tender.  Remove from heat, and cool slightly.  Scoop the pulp from the skins.  Discard skins.

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.

In a blender or food processor, blend the squash pulp, onion, broth, brown sugar, cream cheese, pepper, and cinnamon until smooth.  You may have to do more than one batch.

Transfer the soup to a pot over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated thoroughly.  Garnish with parsley, and serve warm.