Lu's curried squash soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsButternut squash; cooked
2tablespoonsOil
2Cloves garlic; minced
1Onion; finely chopped
1tablespoonCurry powder
½teaspoonGround cumin
teaspoonCayenne; optional
Salt and pepper to taste
3cupsChicken broth
¼cupCream; optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan saute onions and garlic in oil for about 2 minutes.

2. Add curry powder, cumin, salt and pepper and cook another 3-5 minutes or until onions are soft.

3. Add in cooked squash in pieces, and stir to coat.

4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and allow to cool about 15 minutes.

6. Pour soup into blender, food processor or large bowl and use a hand blender. Puree until smooth (will be thick) 7. Return to heat and slowly reheat. If you wish, you can add the cream and cook another few minutes over low heat.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 371 by RecipeLu <recipelu@...> on Dec 15, 1997