Squash & Leek Soup

Ingredients
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  • 4-1/2 pounds butternut squash
  • 4 large leeks cleaned and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions bullet_arrow_up
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Bake at 350 until tender.
  • When cool enough to handle remove pulp from skin and set aside.
  • Sauté leeks and thyme in butter until tender then add pulp and chicken stock and simmer 20 minutes.
  • In blender puree a little at a time then return to pot and season with salt and pepper.
  • If desired garnish with sour cream and chives.