Ingredients

4 cups winter squash, peeled, seeded and medium diced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

4 cups chicken broth

3 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp butter

1 large onion, chopped

4 cups water

¼ cup parsley, chopped

1 tsp thyme

salt

pepper, to taste

Preparation

Heat the oil and butter in a heavy soup pot.

Add the onions and cook until just soft.

Add the remaining ingredients and slowly bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Carefully add small amounts to a food processor or blender.

Puree the entire batch.

Add to a new pot and re-warm over low heat.

Serve warm.