Ingredients
12 servings
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •3 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- •1 large onion, sliced
- •3 tablespoons butter
- •1 tablespoon sea salt
- •1 teaspoon freshly-cracked white pepper
- •4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
- •0.25 cup honey
- •0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- •1 pinch ground nutmeg, or more to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook and stir squash in hot oil until completely browned, about 10 minutes. Add onion, butter, sea salt, and white pepper; cook and stir together until onions are completely tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and honey and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until squash is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold the lid in place, then pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Purée in batches until smooth.
- Stir in cream and nutmeg, then season to taste with salt and white pepper.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 189
- Carbohydrate: 25g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 7g