APPLE SQUASH SOUP

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I add a little ginger and sage to this creamy butternut squash apple soup. My family loves it when autumn rolls around. -Crystal Ralph-Haughn, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
2 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 cup water
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and sage; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add broth, apples and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12 minutes., Add squash, ginger and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Process in batches in a blender until smooth; return to pan. Add milk; heat through, stirring occasionally (do not allow to boil). Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges