Curried Buttercup Squash Soup

Ingredients:
1 buttercup squash
1 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
1-2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4" piece of ginger, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
1-Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2-Sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
3-Add the garlic and ginger to the pan, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4-Remove half of the onion mixture from the pan and set it aside.
5-Add the mashed squash to the pot and stir in the chicken broth.
6-Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
7-Whisk in the cumin, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, oregano, and salt.
8-Stir the reserved onion mixture back into the pot and simmer the soup for 5-10 minutes.
9-Stir in the heavy cream and bring the soup just to a boil, then remove it from the heat.
10-Check the seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
11-Sprinkle freshly ground pepper on top and serve.
Enjoy your delicious buttercup squash soup!

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