Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

Equipment

• Large pot

• Chef's knife

• Cutting board

• Immersion blender

• Measuring cups

1. Sauté aromatics

   • Ingredients:
     • 1 tablespoon olive oil
     • 1 onion, diced
   • Action: Heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion 4–5 minutes until softened.

2. Add garlic and squash

   • Ingredients:
     • 3 cloves garlic
     • Cubed squash
   • Action: Stir in garlic for 30 seconds, then add squash.

3. Simmer

   • Ingredients:
     • 4 cups vegetable broth
     • 1 teaspoon salt
     • 1/2 teaspoons pepper
     • 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
   • Action: Pour in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20–25 minutes until squash is tender.

4. Blend

   • Ingredients:
     • Cooked squash mixture
   • Action: Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.

5. Adjust

   • Ingredients:
     • Additional salt, pepper
   • Action: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.