Butternut Squash-Leek Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole garlic head
4 tsp olive oil
6 cups thinly sliced leek (about 4 large)
4 cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 medium)
2 cups water
2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves). Wrap head in foil. Bake at 350° for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic, squash, 2 cups water, broth, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until squash is tender. Place half of squash mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over the opening in the blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining squash mixture.
Wine note: The creamy texture of the pureed soup matches well with a plump but crisp Chardonnay like J.J. Vincent Bourgogne Blanc ($15). It's suitably rich, round, and fruity, with gently buttery flavors and good acidity to balance the natural sweetness of the squash. -Jeffery Lindenmuth

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	162.44 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.01g	5%
Sodium	376.23mg	16%
Potassium	663.73mg	14%
Total Carbs	25.55g	9%
Sugars	7.03g	28%
Dietary Fiber	3.7g	15%
Protein	10.76g	22%
Vitamin C	31.2mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	165.5mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	47.01 Kcal (197 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.87g	5%
Sodium	108.89mg	16%
Potassium	192.09mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.39g	9%
Sugars	2.04g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	15%
Protein	3.11g	22%
Vitamin C	9mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	31%
Iron	1.3mg	24%
Calcium	47.9mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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