Best Healthy Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

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DELICIOUS, HEALTHY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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A perfect soup for those dark, cold evenings winter brings our way (and when squash is so plentiful). This soup has a very pleasant, complex, yet mild flavor that even kids can enjoy. Originally from Today's Parent, October 2010.

Provided by Isabeau

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 1 1 soup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 butternut squash, small, about 2 lbs
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • With a heavy knife, cut squash in half lengthwise. Peel, remove seeds and chop flesh into roughly 1" cubes. You should have about 5 cups.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook 3 minutes. Add squash, oregano, paprika, and cinnamon, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Redcue heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes, until squash is tender.
  • Purée soup untili smooth using an immersion blender, or by carefully ladling soup into a blender or food processor in batches - whir until smooth and return soup to pot. Add cilantro and warm through (with salt and pepper to taste).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 8.4, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2.1

HEALTHY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



Healthy Butternut Squash Soup image

This is a very healthy version of Butternut Squash Soup and quite tasty. From "the Optimal Diet - The Official CHIP Cookbook." CHIP stands for Coronary Health Improvement Project, and their recipes are designed to help reverse and prevent obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. It uses vegan chicken seasoning, but if you prefer you can use regular. I haven't tried it with vegetable seasoning as I don't know if it would taste as nice.

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6 1 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups butternut squash
1 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegan chicken seasoning (you can use your own chicken seasoning, but I use McKay's vegan chicken seasoning)
2 cups water
2 cups potatoes, diced
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup cashew pieces
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
nutmeg, to garnish
chives, chopped to garnish

Steps:

  • Wash squash and cut in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and pulp. Lay cut sides down in baking dish side by side. Add water until it covers 1/2 inch in the bottom of the dish.
  • Cover dish. Bake at 350 F until squash is soft. Scoop sqash out using a spoon. Mash butternut squash, then set aside.
  • In a large pot, saute onions in a little water until soft.
  • Add to pot mock or regular chicken seasoning, 2 cups water, potato, and thyme. Cook until potato is soft.
  • Place hot mixture into a blender, and blend until smooth. Return mixture to pot.
  • Place cashews and 2 cups water into the blender. Blend until it becomes a very smooth milk.
  • Add cashew milk and squash to pot. Add salt to taste.
  • Heat over low temperature, stirring occasionally, until desired temperature is achieved. Garnish with nutmeg and chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 109.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.5

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