HARVEST SQUASH SOUP

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This soup is perfect for a group after an autumn outing. The combination of squash, applesauce and spices gives it an appealing flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges