Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese

This butternut squash soup with cream cheese is blended for a smooth and creamy texture. Marjoram and cayenne pepper add even more delicious flavor.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 398 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3 cups water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 6 tablespoons chopped onion
• 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash, water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Purée squash mixture and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan and cook until just heated through.