ACORN SQUASH SOUP WITH TURMERIC

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Categories     Squash     Side     Healthy     High Fiber     Low Cal     Low Carb     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick & Easy     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Acorn squash
1 cup Shredded or Diced Carrot
1 Onion, small and chopped
1/2 Apple, diced
1 teaspoon Ginger
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 1/4 oz can Unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 cups Water
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds. Roast in a baking pan for about 30-40 minutes at 400ºF. You want the flesh to be soft.
  • In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots and onions and saute 4 minutes.
  • Add squash flesh, apple, ginger, turmeric, coconut milk, water and salt, and pepper.
  • Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender or put in your Vitamix. Be careful not to burn yourself!
  • Serve with pepitas, scallions, and parsley.

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