Butternut Squash Soup with Ravioli
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
So few ingredients, so much flavor! Even better, this quick-and-easy soup recipe made with ravioli freezes well, so make an extra batch.

Servings:
5 side-dish servings
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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2 poundsbutternut squashsee savings

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2 14-1/2-ounce cansvegetable brothsee savings

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1/2 cupwatersee savings

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1/8 teaspooncayenne peppersee savings

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1 tablespoonmargarine or buttersee savings

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1 9-ounce packagerefrigerated cheese raviolisee savings

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1 tablespoonmolasses (optional)see savings

Directions
1.
Peel squash. Halve lengthwise. Remove seeds and discard. Cut squash into 3/4-inch pieces.
2.
In a large saucepan, combine squash, broth, water, and cayenne pepper. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes or until squash is tender.
3.
Transfer one-fourth of the squash-and-broth mixture to a blender container. Carefully blend, covered, until smooth. Repeat until all of the mixture is blended.
4.
Return blended mixture to large saucepan. Bring just to boiling. Immediately reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the margarine or butter, stirring until just melted.
5.
Meanwhile, prepare the ravioli according to package directions. Drain. Ladle hot squash mixture into bowls. Divide cooked ravioli among bowls. If desired, drizzle with molasses. Makes 5 side-dish servings.
Make-Ahead
Prepare soup as directed, except do not add ravioli. Cool soup. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 days or label and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, transfer frozen soup to a large saucepan. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through, stirring often. Cook ravioli as directed and serve with soup as directed.
Nutrition information
Calories 259, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 933 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 95%, Vitamin C 40%, Calcium 18%, Iron 10%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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