Quibebe (butternut Squash Soup)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, chopped fine
• 2 lbs butternut squash, cut into 1/2 in cubes, peeled and seeded
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup potato, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
• 3 1/2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated for serving

Recipe

• 1 1) melt butter over medium heat. add the onion, tomato, garlic, and crushed red pepper. cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minute
• 2 2) add the squash, beef stock, salt, and sugar.
• 3 3) bring to a boil. lower the heat and simmer, covered for 30 min., or until the squash falls apart when touched.
• 4 4) puree soup, put back into pot.
• 5 5) add potatos and cook for 15 minute or until potatos are tender.
• 6 6) serve with grated parmesan cheese.