Squash and Leek Soup

== Description ==
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Manes Estate in Venus, Texas in 1981.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 4½ pounds butternut squash
* 4 large leeks cleaned and chopped
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* ¼ cup butter
* 5 cups chicken stock
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
# Bake at 350 until tender.
# When cool enough to handle remove pulp from skin and set aside.
# Sauté leeks and thyme in butter until tender then add pulp and chicken stock and simmer 20 minutes.
# In blender puree a little at a time then return to pot and season with salt and pepper.
# If desired garnish with sour cream and chives.
Category:Cathy's Recipes