Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Butternut Squash Soup-the best!

I'm taking a posting break, but I wanted to share this recipe. It is AWESOME, simple and healthy!
It is a Giada De Laurentis (probably spelled that wrong) recipe, and we LOVE it!

Butternut Squash Soup with Fontina Cheese Crostini

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Prep Time:
12 min
Inactive Prep Time:
hr min
Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Soup:
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 to 8 cups)
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crostini:
1/2 baguette, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

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