Heart Healthy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Zesty butternut squash soup is the deliciously velvety starter that will wow everyone at the table. This robust blended soup features fresh thyme, celery, and seasoned squash for a wonderfully warm result.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large sweet onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
1/3 cup low fat Greek yogurt (gluten free if needed) (optional)
2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
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Directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the onions and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until softened. Add the carrot, celery, butternut squash, thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until squash is tender. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Step 2
Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan and reheat over low heat before serving. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, if desired.
Time:
60 minutes
Servings:
8
Calories:
115
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size:
1 cup
Per serving:
calories:115
total fat:5g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:435mg
total carb:14g
fibers:2g
proteins:5g
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