CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SAGE SOUP

Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup image

I recently started experimenting with new soup recipes, and finally created a rich squash version that omits heavy cream altogether, making it a healthier way to curb my creamy-tooth. -Nithya Kumar, Davis, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SOUP:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
1 medium sweet potato, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place squash in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sage, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, pepper flakes and pepper., Add water, sweet potato and carrot to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add squash mixture and remaining butter to soup. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges