ACORN SQUASH BISQUE HEART HEALTHY

Acorn Squash Bisque Heart Healthy image

Provided by alberta smith @evon

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium quash, acorn
1 tablespoon(s) oil, olive
1/2 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
14 ounce(s) broth, chicken, less sodium, or (1 2/3 cup homemade)
1/4 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) sugar, brown (packed)
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper, white, or ground black pepper
1/4 cup(s) half-and-half, or light cream
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder, (optional)
- pumpkin seeds, (optional)
- cinnamon, ground, (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Wash squash, halve, and remove seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until tender. Let squash cool about 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Using a spoon, remove squash pulp from shells. Discard shells.
In a large saucepan, heat hot oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender, stirring frequently. Add squash pulp, broth, and the water. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture just reaches boiling, stirring frequently. Stir in brown sugar, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon,garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Place half of the squash mixture in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Pour pureed squash into a medium bowl. Repeat with remaining squash mixture. Return all squash mixture to saucepan. Stir in half-and-half; heat through. If desired, garnish individual servings with pumpkin seeds and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
Calories: 89, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 206mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 3g, Carbs: 16g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Protein: 2g