Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Butternut Squash Soup


Butternut Squash and Pear Soup





I know that we already have a butternut squash soup recipe.  But this one is low fat, so I thought I'd add it for those who might be interested.  And besides, this one couldn't be easier.  I roasted the squash that was already pre-cut anyway because I think roasting adds a nice flavor and then I don't have to watch to make sure the squash has cooked all the way through.  But that's the only thing I changed. Yum.
 Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 pound butternut squash (about half a medium squash), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 ripe medium Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 1/2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

Preparation:

Heat oil on medium heat in Dutch oven or soup pot. Gently sauté onions until softened—about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and stir, sautéing for 1 minute. Add butternut squash and pear pieces. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until squash and pear are tender. Transfer soup to a food processor or blender and purée until smooth, working in two batches if necessary. Serves 6
Per Serving: Calories 119, Calories from Fat 17,total Fat 1.9g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 38mg, Carbohydrate 23g, Fiber 3.2g, Protein 2.5g


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