ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH CHIPOTLES

This roasted butternut squash soup is smooth and silky!

The texture is creamy and the taste is smokey, this is the best cold weather soup!

INGREDIENTS

– butternut squash – olive oil – salt and pepper – chicken broth – olive oil – onions – chipotle pepper in adobo sauce – paprika – garlic powder – bacon and croutons for garnish

STEP ONE

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a being sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. Cut each squash in half, remove the seeds and place the squash on the baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the face of the squash and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

STEP TWO

Roasted the squash for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from the and allow it to cool until is easily handled. When the squash has cooled, scoop out the pulp and place in a blender along with the broth, blend until combined.

STEP THREE

Heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Add the the chipotles, stir.

STEP FOUR

Pour the soup into the pot and season with salt, pepper (to taste) paprika, and garlic powder; stir. Heat until warm. Garnish soup with crumbled up bacon and croutons.

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