CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH QUINOA
- 2 Medium Butternut Squash
- 1 Inch Fresh Ginger, Chopped
- 1 Red Onion, Chopped
- 1 Large Garlic Clove, Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Water
- Real Salt to Taste
- 1 Cup Uncooked Quinoa
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large skillet caramelize onion and garlic.
2. While onions and garlic are caramelizing, bring a pot of water to a boil in a large soup pot.
3. Soak quinoa ahead of time to remove bitter flavor (about 15 minutes). In a separate pot, cook quinoa according to package directions.
4. Chop butternut squash into 1 inch cubes, chopping off outer rind. Add to boiling water.
5. When butternut squash is tender enough to put a knife through drain.
6. Combine ginger, butternut squash, chicken broth, water and onion garlic mixture. Either blend in a blender or using an immersion blender in the pot. Blend until smooth. Add salt to taste.
7. Top quinoa with soup.