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Butternut Squash Soup with Grilled Cheese

45 min4 servings🍳 2 pansPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$15.00560 cal · 18g protein

Ingredients

  • butternut squash cubes2 lb
  • yellow onion1 count
  • apple1 count
  • vegetable broth4 cups
  • butter3 tbsp
  • heavy creamβ…“ cup
  • ground nutmegΒΌ tsp
  • sandwich bread8 slices
  • sliced cheddar cheese8 slices
  • salt and black pepper1 pinch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot. Cook diced onion for 4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add squash, peeled chopped apple, broth and nutmeg. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes until the squash is very soft.

  3. 3

    Blend until smooth with an immersion blender (or carefully in batches in a blender). Stir in the cream and season.

  4. 4

    While the soup simmers, butter the bread and make grilled cheese in a skillet over medium heat, 3 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Cut sandwiches into strips for dipping and serve with the soup.

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