Latin Style Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, cut in half
• 6 cups peeled, seeded and chopped butternut squash*
• 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt, if desired