Best Squash Soup Recipe

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Best Squash Soup Recipe

Instructions geared for ages 8 & up This is like a warm hug on those chilly nights. It will be a new family favourite in no time.
Prep Time1 hr
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Author: Karyn Sunohara, Poppy Innovations

Ingredients

  • 2 large roasted butternut squashes
  • 2 cups milk of choice almond milk, cows milk, etc
  • ¾ stick of butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp of oil
  • 2½ cups of chicken stock
  • Plain Greek yogurt to garnish optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • (Parent or older children) preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Have child(ren) collect all the ingredients and wash the vegetables.
  • (Parent or older children) peel and cut squash into cubes.
  • Have child(ren) lightly coat the squash with oil, bay leaf, and thyme, salt and pepper.
  • (Parent or older children) roast the squash for an 45min or until tender
  • (Parent or older children) add squash into a blender, immersion blender or food processor and slowly add milk, and the chicken stock.
  • Blend well and then place into a pot on medium heat.
  • Have child(ren) supervised by an adult add butter, oil, salt and pepper and stir and cook on low for 10 minutes.
  • Have child(ren) garnish with plain Greek yogurt.

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time and frozen so its ready to go for those busy winter nights.