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Creamy butternut squash soup
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The brown sugar in the recipe helps pull out the sweet undertones of the butternut squash. If you prefer a savory flavor, swap out the cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, and add chopped fresh sage or thyme near the end of the cooking.
- Butternut squash, 4 cup(s), cubes, measured after roasting
- Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp(s)
- Onion, 2 cup(s), chopped
- Carrots, 1 cup(s), chopped
- Celery, 1 cup(s), chopped
- Low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 cup(s)
- Brown sugar, 3 tbsp(s), unpacked
- Ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp(s)
- Cinnamon, ground, ½ tsp(s)
- Kosher salt, ¾ tsp(s)
- Cornstarch, ¼ cup(s)
- Half and half, ¼ cup(s)
Method
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut butternut squash in half, remove the seeds and lay skin-side up in a baking pan. Add 4 cups water to the pan. Roast 30-45 minutes until fork easily pierces squash.
Heat a large soup pot to medium-high heat. Add the oil, followed by the chopped vegetables. Sauté 5-10 minutes until soft and tender. (You may need to reduce the heat.)
Add vegetable broth, 2 cups water, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Let soup simmer about 15 minutes. Add the roasted squash. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer small amounts at a time to a blender. Purée the entire batch of soup. (Place a towel on top of the blender to make sure the steam doesn’t pop the lid.)
Return mixture to the soup pot and bring to a boil. Mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water and slowly add (about 1 tablespoon at a time) to the boiling soup, whisking until thickened. When desired consistency is achieved, add the half-and-half and serve.
Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 6 servings
Food Groups
|
V
|
1.3 |
|
F
|
0 |
|
C
|
0.9 |
|
PD
|
0 |
|
Ft
|
0.4 |
|
S
|
0.2 |
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 135 |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g |
| - Saturated Fat | 0.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.5 mg |
| Sodium | 319 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g |
| - Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| - Total Sugars | 10.7 g |
| -- Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
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