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Cheddar Butternut Squash Soup, Lightened Up! Recipe

Cheddar Butternut Squash Soup, Lightened Up! Recipe

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Cheddar Butternut Squash Soup, Lightened Up!

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken)
1 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup light cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
2 stalks chives , cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine squash and broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until squash is vry tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let stand until warm, then puree in batches in the blender.
Return the puree to the saucepan and place over medium low heat. Stir in the sour cream, cheddar, butter and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir the soup until heated through. Don't allow it to boil. Now taste the soup, adding brown sugar if not sweet enough. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	235.32 Kcal (985 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.23g	17%
Cholesterol	27.59mg	9%
Sodium	710.37mg	30%
Potassium	664.81mg	14%
Total Carbs	30.44g	10%
Sugars	5.98g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.51g	14%
Protein	6.85g	14%
Vitamin C	26.6mg	44%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	173.6mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.59 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.04g	17%
Cholesterol	9.92mg	9%
Sodium	255.36mg	30%
Potassium	238.98mg	14%
Total Carbs	10.94g	10%
Sugars	2.15g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	14%
Protein	2.46g	14%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	39%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	62.4mg	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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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