Nothing warms you up faster than a steaming bowl of this quick and easy butternut squash soup. Here is how to make it at home.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cubed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• optional: additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage leaves

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
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3. Stir in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.