Creamy Squash Soup

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Soup's On

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (118)

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds butternut squash, halved, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced onion
2 carrots, peeled and diced
3 (13 3/4-ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup light cream or heavy cream
Sour cream, for garnish

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine squash, onion, carrots, broth and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes. Puree soup in a blender or food processor with the butter. Whisk cream into soup. Serve in wide, shallow bowls with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

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recipe Creamy Squash Soup
ashlie Memphis, TN 10-28-2009
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Heaven in a BOWL!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

"Oh my goodness", the words that came out of my mouth when I put this spoonful of goodness in my mouth!! This is the first... "Butternut squash" soup I've had, and boy is it the best! I used just a 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter with half and half instead of what the recipe called for. It is so delicious and so easy to make! My husband isn't a big fan of squash but this soup changed his mind. It was sweet enough for his sweet tooth that he couldn't say no. I paired it with parmesan breadsticks and it was great! Perfect for those cold nights when you want comfort food!! This is for sure going in my recipe box!! Thanks Paula!!Read more
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Stephanie gettysburg, PA 10-21-2009
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I could eat this for breakast!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is superb. I made it this morning so I had supper ready to go on our busy evening. I ended up having a bowl for... breakfast! Read more
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Nina Oakton, VA 10-20-2009
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Yummy - Good Recipe for Pressure Cooker
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an easy & delicious soup. I didn't bother doing a fine dice on the carrots & onions -- just did a rough chop and... lightly sauteed them in a little EVOO before adding the other ingredients. I also added some seasonings as suggested by others (a little dried nutmeg & ginger). I made the recipe in my pressure cooker - cooked for 10 minutes at high pressure with quick release. Turned out great!Read more
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christine pawtucket, RI 10-17-2009
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perfect soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i just made this and it was wonderful. i added a little cayenne for a little heat. something new for a lonely butternut. ... paula rocks.Read more
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Mike Omaha, NE 10-17-2009
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WOW your friends and feed your kids squash!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe so many times (usually with butternut or acorn squash). Each time I make it for a dinner party, our... guests rave about the soup and its flavor. They even have asked to take some home at the end of the evening. The recipe makes plenty and we always have if for leftovers. Our girls even love to eat it! I always garnish it with chive oil and a little feta cheese. It looks fancy and impresses everyone. It goes great with a sweeter wine like a Mascato d?Asti or a German Resling. Thanks for a great recipe Paula! Read more
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Clare Newtown, CT 04-04-2009
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Amazing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is so good and so easy to make. DO NOT even think of omiting the butter at the end while in the blender. It adds... such a smoothness to the soup you won't believe it. Read more