BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH PERSIMMON

Butternut Squash Soup with Persimmon image

Persimmon adds an extra splash of color to this yummy butternut squash soup plus a sweet and fruity flavor. Try it! You won't be disappointed. Use vegetable broth if you like it vegetarian.

Provided by superchef

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
1 bay leaf
2 pounds butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
½ cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
2 persimmons, diced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and bay leaf and cook an additional 5 minutes. Add butternut squash and keep cooking, 5 more minutes.
Pour white wine into the pot and allow to evaporate. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add persimmons. Cover and simmer until squash is soft, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 817.2 mg, Sugar 6.4 g