Butternut Squash Soup
2 small or one large butternut squash 1 onion
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt or 1 tbsp chicken boullion
cayenne pepper
2 tbsp garam masal or mild curry power
6 c H2O
sour cream
Cut squash into 2 inch pieces removing the strings and the seeds.
Boil til soft. Drain ,then when cooled off, start peeling off the rind. In the meantime Saute onion in butter til transparent in a 3 quart heavy bottomed pot. Add spices and ½ the water. Then add salt and squash. Simmer for ½ hour til flavors have blended. Scoop out the squash and onions and puree in a blender til very smooth. Return squash mixture back to pot. Add more water if you like to the consistency you desire. Whisk in any sour cream for a creamier soup. Serves 4-6 . Garnish with cilantro
Serve with Warm spinach salad and some fresh homemade bread and butter. Use the recipes I already have posted if you like for Salads and bread.
