Trying something new

Last night we tested out a recipe that was new to us....white bean and butternut squash soup. I love veggies, so I really liked it, but Jason is a meat and potatoes kind of a guy, so he didn't care too much for it, lol! The boys all finished their bowls without having to be told, and they too all thought it tasted good. 

And it always tastes better with some grilled cheese sandwiches from homemade bread...I think it was Jason's favorite part of the dinner, lol.

Here's the recipes for those who would like it

White Bean and Butternut Squash Soup

(makes 2 quarts; 4-6 servings)

1 med. butternut squash

2 cans of white beans (such as cannellini, great northern, or navy beans)

3 cups of chicken broth

4 cups of water

2 small onions

sage for seasoning

a few bay leaves

salt and pepper to taste

Peel and cut the butternut squash into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a large pot with the 3C of chicken broth and 4C of water. Cover and boil until soft. 

While the butternut squash is cooking,  peel and slice the onions, then saute in a little bit of oil, set aside once it's finished sauteing. 

Once the butternut squash is soft, (keep in the pot, do not drain) and take a potato masher and mash up the butternut squash, but not too much, you don't want the soup to be too thin. 

Then and in the beans, sauteed onions and seasonings, heat thoroughly.

Enjoy!