Creamy Butternut Squash and Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Butternut Squash and Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (175 mL) All-Bran Buds* cereal, divided; 1/4 cup (60 mL) pumpkin seeds; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 1onion, chopped; 3cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme; 5 cups (1.25 L) peeled and chopped butternut squash; 1 cup (250 mL) peeled and chopped Yukon Gold potatoes; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) nutmeg; 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth; 1/2 cup (125 mL) half and half cream; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice; Pinchcayenne pepper (optional)

Ingredients

3/4 cup (175 mL) All-Bran Buds* cereal, divided
1/4 cup (60 mL) pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1onion, chopped
3cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme
5 cups (1.25 L) peeled and chopped butternut squash
1 cup (250 mL) peeled and chopped Yukon Gold potatoes
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) nutmeg
4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
1/2 cup (125 mL) half and half cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
Pinchcayenne pepper (optional)

PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 35m	TOTAL TIME 45m
YIELD 6 servings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place cereal on one side of baking tray and pumpkin seeds on the other.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted.
Set aside.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and thyme for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
Add squash, potatoes, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until well coated.
Add broth and bring to boil; stir in 1/3 cup (75 mL) cereal.
Reduce to simmer; cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft and tender.
Using hand blender, purée until smooth.
Stir in cream, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper (if using); heat through.
Divide soup among serving bowls.
Garnish with remaining cereal and pumpkin seeds.
In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used.
This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products.
Results with other products may vary.