HARVEST BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Easy, low-fat, low-carb delicious comfort food. Modified version of a recipe from the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium butternut squash
2 cups water
1 medium onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and pulp.
  • Pour 2 cups water into baking dish, and place squash halves into water, cut side down.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until tender.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • When squash is cool, cook diced onions in butter over medium heat in large saucepan until onions are softened.
  • Add chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Scoop out squash flesh from the skin, and add to onion/broth mixture.
  • Puree in batches in food processor or blender till smooth.
  • Return soup to saucepan; cook over medium heat until hot.
  • Add milk, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 4, Protein 3.9

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