Butternut Squash Soup

Today i made a smooth butternut squash soup. It was just what we needed after all this cold, gloomy weather. Good for warming up the body and soul.

Recipe:
Pre-heat oven to 350
Take one butternut squash (approximately 2 pounds)
Bake whole with skin on until tender to the touch
Slice 2 onions
Put 3 tablespoons of butter into pot
Melt butter to white, foamy stage
Add sliced onions to pot
Cook until tender translucent
Cut butternut squash in half
Scoop the meat out of the squash
Add squash to onions
Add one quart vegetable or chicken stock
Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer
Cook at simmer for 30 minutes
Turn off heat
Add soup to blender
Blend until smooth
Serve hot with diced apples and toasted hazelnuts in the center of the bowl
(Optional: crumbled goat cheese)
(Serves 6)

Looking forward to hearing about your butternut squash soup.
Bon Appetit