butternut squash soup

Just a slight variation from an AllRecipes.com recipe*, shared with me via our good friend Missy. Hooray for Bountiful Baskets and the yummy new recipes they encourage! 

RECIPE: Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

2 butternut squashes, peel + chop

8 c water

1/2 cube butter

3 Tbsp minced onion

2 Tbsp chicken bullion

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp marjoram

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

8 oz cream cheese (1 pkg)

1 c milk

Gruyère cheese (opt)

Directions:

Peel and chop the butternut squash. Put it in a large pot. Add water, butter and all herbs/spices. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Boil/simmer for 20 min or until the squash is tender.

Carefully purée in a blender (it's hot) with the cream cheese. Pour back into pot and add milk. Serve warm and top with shredded Gruyère cheese. Yum!

*Original recipe here: http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/12974/butternut-squash-soup?ast=butternut+squash+soup&asas=Mobile+Home+Page&asat=Quick+Search&ase=event10%2Cevent8