Butternut Squash Soup with Potatoes (Soup Maker)

butternutsquashsouppotatoessoupmaker Make a batch of this warming Butternut Squash Soup in a soup maker for an easy lunch or supper.

2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into ¾" pieces
1¾ cups potatoes, peeled, cut into ¾" pieces
¼ cup scallions, chopped
2½ cups vegetable broth
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground ginger

Garnish:
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
crumbled feta or hard cheese, such as Parmesan or cheddar, freshly shredded
croûtons or crostini
freshly chopped herbs
heavy cream, coconut milk, sour cream or crème fraîche

Place all ingredients into the soup maker. Stir ingredients, close the lid, select the 'Puréed Soup' program and then start.

When the soup is ready, open the lid and serve into bowls. Garnish as desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes: Add extra texture and fun variations to this soup. Top with crumbled feta or add pumpkin seeds and a swirl of coconut milk.