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Butternut Squash Apple Soup Recipe


Submitted by edenz713

Makes 4 servings

Can be prepared in 40 minutes or less. The trick to great butternut squash soup is the simple addition of one tart green apple to balance the sweetness of the squash. http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000051butternut_squash_apple_soup.php

Ingredients
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 tbsp butter
420 g butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, chopped
1 green apple, peeled, cored, chopped
3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth if vegetarian)
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
Directions
  1. Combine butter, onion, celery, and carrot in large saucepan.

  2. Cook for 5 minutes.

  3. Add squash, apple, and broth. Bring to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes or until squash is soft.

  4. Puree. Add spices to taste.

Categories

Vegetables, Main Dish, Soup, American, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 370.3g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
138
Calories from Fat
37
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.1g
6%
Saturated Fat
1.7g
8%
Cholesterol
8mg
3%
Sodium
651mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates
22.1g
7%
Dietary Fiber
3.8g
15%
Sugars
7.8g
Protein
5.2g
Vitamin A 262% Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 7% Iron 7%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in niacin
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
  • High in sugar
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