Curried Squash Soup

Ingredients

2 medium onion

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

5 cups veggie broth

Hot sauce (optional)

Salt and pepper

Cilantro and sour cream

In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, carrot and squash for about 5 minutes. Stir in curry and cumin and cook another minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce hear and simmer until veggies are tender (about 20 minutes). Puree until smooth. Stir in hot sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with a little sour cream and cilantro. Serves 4-6.