Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup

• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in margarine, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.

Mix onion and remaining ingredients, except cream cheese, in 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until squash is tender.

Place one-third to one-half of the mixture at a time in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Return mixture to slow cooker; stir in cream cheese. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring until smooth.