Gingered Butternut Squash Soup

By Zopmama

Wonderful combination of creamy butternut squash followed by the pizazz of ginger.

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup onion, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 medium butternut squash, peeled and seeded
• 40 oz. beef broth
• 3 Tbsp. cooking sherry
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large soup pot.
Saute garlic, onion, and ginger until tender.
Cut squash into 1/2" slices. Add to pot, along with remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until squash is very tender.
Allow to cool then puree in blender.
Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to intensify.
Reheat and serve.