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Carolyns butternut squash soup
by Carolyn Robinson
serves: 6
  soup
Ingredients:
  1   large butternut squash, peeled and cut into large cubes (about 8 cups)
  1   large onion, chopped
  1   carrot, peeled and chopped
  3   cloves garlic, minced
  4   sprigs thyme
  1   sprig sage
  3   c. low-sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth
    Kosher salt
    Freshly ground black pepper
    Pinch of cayenne
    Heavy cream, for serving
    Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
  In a large slow cooker, combine butternut squash, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, and sage. Pour in broth and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
Cover and cook until squash is very tender, on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Remove herb sprigs and use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth.
Stir in cream and garnish with parsley before serving.