Hazelnut Squash Soup

1 cup finely chopped oregon hazelnuts -- (4 oz.)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 quart chicken broth or stock

salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 tablespoons sherry

Combine squash, hazelnuts, onion and broth in saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt to taste, pepper, butter and sherry. Garnish with roasted and sliced hazelnuts, if desired.