Soup Of The Day

Butternut Squash Soup

From Susan Branch's book, "Autumn"

Makes 10 cups

3 Tbsp butter

1 lg. onion chopped

2 carrots, sliced

2 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 1/2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cubed ( You can get 2 1/2 packs of the already cubed squash from Trader Joe's!)

6 Cups chicken broth

1 1/2 tsp curry

A pinch each of nutmeg and ginger, salt and pepper

Garnishes: sour cream, croutons or grated asiago cheese

Melt butter in soup pot, saute onion and carrots until soft; stir in potatoes and squash. Add stock, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 40 minutes. Add curry, nutmeg and ginger. Puree soup in batches in a blender. Return to saucepan, add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!