Ginger Butternut Squash Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large butternut squash, peeled seeded, and cubed
• 1 large oranges, juiced or 1/2 cup orange juice
• 4 -6 cups water
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 1. melt butter or margarine in stock pot, and add onions. sautee over medium heat until translucent.
• 2 2. add ginger, garlic, and cubed butternut squash. sautee a few more minutes until fragrant.
• 3 3. add orange juice, and water. bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes, until the squash is tender.
• 4 4. with an immersion blender, puree until it is completely smooth and creamy.
• 5 5. season with salt and pepper to taste. if it is too thick you may add more water.