CHIPOTLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it's easy, fast and mostly fresh. Your family will devour it. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups diced peeled butternut squash
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Fresh sage, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the squash, carrot, onion and cumin in oil for 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 1-1/2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender; cool slightly. , Transfer mixture to a blender; add the tomatoes, cream cheese, basil, chipotle pepper and remaining broth. Cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. , Return to the saucepan; stir in the beans, corn and spinach. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted and soup is heated through. If desired, sprinkle with fresh sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein.