APPLE BUTTERNUT SOUP

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Brighten blustery gray days with steaming bowlfuls of soup that's the color of California sunshine. Jane Shapton really wowed our taste panel with her velvety, rich, and slightly sweet creation! This low-fat recipe's a keeper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the squash, broth, apple, water, thyme and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; stir in cream and heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges