Gingered Butternut Squash and Apple Soup |
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Prep Time: 17 Minutes Cook Time: 47 Minutes |
Ready In: 64 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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Bring the flavors of fall to your table by combining apples and winter squash. A dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream is a great finish for this creamy soup. Ingredients:
1 (2-pound) butternut squash |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 cup minced onion |
1/2 cup minced celery |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger |
2 mcintosh apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 pound) |
5 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Pierce squash several times with the tip of a sharp knife. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membrane with a spoon. Peel squash, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; sauté 5 minutes. Add ginger, squash, and apple to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
3. Place half of soup in a blender, and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining soup. Return soup to pan. Stir in lemon juice, and cook over low heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
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