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Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add carrot, celery and onion. Cook until vegetables have begun to soften and onion turns translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butternut squash, thyme, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until squash is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Use an immersion blender to purÃ©e soup. Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly and carefully purÃ©e in batches in an upright blender.
Directions See How It's Made. 1  Melt butter in large skillet. 2  Add onion and cook just till tender. 3  Add yellow squash and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring until squash begins to soften.  Cover and continue cooking over low heat until nice and tender (usually about 20-25 1  minutes). I add lots of salt and pepper.  Submit a Correction.