Need some warmth...butternut squash soup!!!

It is absolutely freezing outside, the fire is roaring, but we still need more warmth.  Homemade butternut squash soup will do the trick.

Butternut Squash Soup

Homemade Butternut Squash Soup
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins

For this recipe you need:

• 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium boiling potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• Fresh ground pepper (or white pepper, if you have it)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 table spoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 dashes of hot sauce
• Sour cream and green onion to garnish

Directions:

1. In a pot over low heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are translucent (5 to 10 minutes)
2. Add the squash, potato, 1 bay leaf, a few pinches of salt, and 3 cups of water
3. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a steady simmer
4. Cook about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender
5. Remove the bay leaf and let the soup cool slightly
6. Add dried parsley
7. Puree the soup using an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender, then transfer back to the pot)
8. Let the soup cool a bit more; it will thicken a bit and become creamy
9. Add sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, hot sauce to taste (measurements are a guide, it will depend on your taste preferences)
10. Taste, then add salt and pepper to taste
11. Serve garnished with sour cream and green onion

Makes 6 servings.