Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese

This delicious butternut squash soup with cream cheese is very easy to make. Serve with crusty bread for a rich and comforting meal.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
• 6 tablespoons chopped onion
• 3 cups water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Steps

1. Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash, water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Purée squash mixture and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan and cook until just heated through.