Delicata Creamy Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 3 delicatas squash , halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 onion , chopped
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place the squash, cut sides down, in a baking dish. Add 1/8 inch water in baking dish, cover with foil and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onion is softened but not brown.

3. 3

   Scrape the squash out of the flesh and add to onions. Add the stock and heavy cream. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.