Butternut Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds butternut squash , cubed
• 2 onions , chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 1 dash ground cloves
• 1 dash ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine squash, onions, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; peel squash.

2. 2

   Stir in broth and cook on high until squash is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer squash mixture into a blender; cover and hold the lid down with a potholder and pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Transfer pureed mixture back into the microwave-safe bowl.

4. 4

   Add cream, salt, and pepper; microwave on high until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon to taste.