HERBED GOLDEN SQUASH SOUP

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I served this unusual soup last Thanksgiving and received rave reviews - even people who don't usually like squash enjoyed its hearty flavor. To dress it up, I sometimes add a dollop of yogurt on top.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups coarsely chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 cups water
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash, divided
1-1/2 cups tomato juice, divided
1 cup apple juice, divided
1 cup orange juice, divided
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil with nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme and bay leaves until onion is tender. Stir in the water, celery and carrot; cover and simmer until carrot is tender. Discard bay leaves. , In a blender, place half of the squash and half of the tomato, apple and orange juices; add half of the vegetable mixture. Puree; return to pan. Repeat with the remaining squash, juices and vegetable mixture; return to pan. Add salt and pepper. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.