Winter Squash And Leek Soup
- 4 5/16 cups winter squash cleaned, cut into small cubes
- 7 ounces potatoes peeled, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 9/16 cup leeks only white parts, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 3 3/8 cups vegetable broth from 1 cube
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cook squash and potatoes with a little water, covered, in a microwave oven on MAX for about 10 minutes or until soft. Drain.
- In the meantime, saute leeks and garlic in oil and butter for 3 minutes until the leeks are wilted.
- Mash the squash and potatoes until smooth. Add them to leeks.
- Add the broth and cook soup for 10 minutes over low heat. Puree with a hand blender until thick and smooth. Add Cumin and pepper, stir.
- Serve with sour cream and croutons or toasted bread.
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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Winter-Squash-And-Leek-Soup-1317221 (may not work)