Butternut Squash Soup

This was a surprisingly good soup for me. I am not a soup person but both the boys and I enjoyed it. We paired it with a beef brisket.

2 tbsp clarified butter, ghee or coconut oil
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cups seeded peeled butternut squash (I purchased a large tub of this from Costco)
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp ground ginger
4 cups chicken broth (I used my homemade)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In large pot melt the fat over medium heat. When hot add onion and cook, stirring to translucent. Add squash, garlic and ginger and stir until garlic becomes aromatic (about 1 minute).

Add chicken broth and bring to boil over high heat. Boil until squash is soft (about 10 mina). Remove from heat.

In one or two batches (it took 2 1/2 for me because I have a small blender) transfer to a food processor or blender and blend on high speeds (note IF ITS HOT the lid WILL POP OFF) until smooth in texture. Return puree to pot.

Heat soup over medium high heat until it thickens enough to coat back of wooden spoon (7-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper (and I added walnuts on top).