Homemade Irish Squash and Sage Soup

How to Make Homemade Irish Squash and Sage Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds butternut squash
• 10 leaves fresh sage leaves
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and dice the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.

2. 2

   Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

5. 5

   Add the diced butternut squash to the pot and stir well.

6. 6

   Pour in the vegetable stock and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the squash is tender.

8. 8

   Add the fresh sage leaves and a pinch of nutmeg to the pot.

9. 9

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.

10. 10

    Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for an additional 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with extra sage leaves if desired.