Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Last harvest my mom sent me a home grown butternut squash. I gutted it, baked it, and put it in the freezer for when I had more time to make soup out of it. After making the soup I realized it wasn't that time consuming to make after all but at least I still get to enjoy it! My mom also passed on her delish recipe but I had to alter it a little to fit the ingredients that I have.

Curry Butternut Squash Soup

1 small onion, chopped
1 Cup chopped celery
2 Tablespoons butter/margarine
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Teaspoon curry powder (this makes the dish!!)
1/4 Teaspoon paprika
2 Cups chicken broth
1 Can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
3 Cups mashed cooked squash

Directions: In a large saucepan saute onion and celery. Stir in flour, curry, and paprika. Add broth and milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes. Add squash and heat. Finally, process in a blender until smooth and serve.

Hope you try this AMAZING recipe soon...or maybe save it for the fall, the correct season to make it in!

Crummy weather day is the perfect time for soup. Made this this afternoon and love it! It will last one person forever and very easy to make. I got the original recipe from pinterest via the blog Lulu the Baker at http://luluthebaker.blogspot.com/2011/09/cheesy-vegetable-chowder.html. You can follow the link to her original recipe but I altered it a little so I will share mine as well

Garden Veggie Soup

2 Tablespoons of butter
1/2 Cup chopped onion
1 Cup carrots
3 Stalks celery
1 Tablespoon mince garlic
4 Cups chicken broth
2 potatoes
1 Tablespoon flour
1/2 Cup water
2/3 Cup Milk
2 Cups broccoli (I used frozen)
2 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bay leave
Dash of oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions: Melt butter in a large soup pot. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté these and then add garlic, sauté. Add broth and potatoes. Cook until they are tender. Mix the flour and water for a rue and add to the pot. Let simmer then add milk and broccoli. Once the broccoli is tender add cheese and serve!! I served mine with fresh french bread.
Bon Appétit!!