Roasted Butternut Squash Soup 1 Butternut squash 2T. butter 1 medium yellow onion 5 ribs of celery (diced) 4 C. chicken stock or consomme 2 C. water opt: Sour Cream of Craime Fraische Split squash in half lengthwise, place in roasting pan with 1 cup water and roast at 400 defrees about 20 min. or until squash softens and goes flat, remove and let cool. In medium soup/spaghetti pot, melt butter and saute onions and celery over low heat until tender. Scrape out soft inner flesh of squash, add to pot with chicken consomme and water, and simmer for at least 45 minutes to several hours. Puree in blender. Note: all soups taste richer the second day so you may refrigerate and reheat later. Garnish with dollop of Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche. Note: To make Creme Fraiche: Mix 1 cup heavy cream with 1 cup sour cream until well blended. Cover well and let stand at room temperature overnight. Chill until ready to serve.

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