Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 2/3 cup Carrot, diced
• 1⁄2 cup Celery, diced
• 2/3 cup Onion, diced
• 1⁄2 tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
• 1 Butternut Squash
• 4-6 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cut butternut squash in half, clean out insides.
2. Face up, bake @400° F for 30-40 minutes or until able to poke with a fork. Let it cool enough so you can handle. Scoop out squash.
3. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot, Add carrot, celery and onion. Cook until vegetables have begun to soften and onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add butternut squash and thyme. Stir to combine with the vegetables. Stir in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Use an immersion blender to puree soup. 

Notes:

• Use organic ingredients whenever possible
• Dairy and Gluten-free

​Recipe contributed by Vital Nutrition & Wellness client, Christine Lew, participant in the Nourishing YouTM Cleanse. Source: Whole Foods Market. For more recipes as healthy and delicious as this one visit www.vitalandwell.com.

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