Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:
2 T Butter
1 T Olive Oil
1 Onion, chopped
1 Shallot, chopped
1 Butternut squash, peeled and chopped
2 Pears, peeled and chopped
2 Potatoes, peeled and chopped
8 C Vegetable Stock
1 t Nutmeg
1 t Brown Sugar
Chives, to garnish
Salt to taste

Directions:
1.  In soup pot, heat butter and olive oil.  Add onions and shallots.   Saute for 3-5 minutes.
2.  Add squash, pears and potatoes.  Saute for an additional 2 minutes.
3.  Add stock and bring to a boil.  Turn down and simmer for about 30-45 minutes; until squash is soft.
4.  Puree in a food processor or with an immersion blender. 
5.  Return to soup pot, add nutmeg and sugar.  Salt to taste.  Garnish with chives.

Serves 6-8