Creamy Pumpkin And Butternut Squash Soup

Description

The best squash soup ever!!!! Easy to make and you can do it low fat. Perfect for thanksgiving or on a cool autumn night.

Ingredients

• Onions
• Butter
• Olive Oil
• Pumpkin
• Butternut Squash
• Chicken Broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• Half-and-half
• Crouton

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, saut onions in butter and oil for 10 minutes
2. Add pumpkin, squash, broth or stock, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper
3. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until squash is very tender
4. Process mixture until smooth with a hand blender or in a food processor
5. Add half-and-half and reheat slowly over low heat: add remaining salt to taste
6. Top servings with gruyere cheese and croutons, if desired