BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE SOUP

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Found this in a magazine when trying to find a fall recipe to use up some of the Squash growing in my garden. Pretty simple and very good. Found the mix of sage and squash to be a nice combination.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1- inch chunks
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped plus leaves for garnish
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In large pot, ehat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add squash, cook 5 more minutes.
  • Add chopped sage and broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until squash iver very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • With an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth (or puree in small batches in a food processor).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a small pan, heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil until hot.
  • Drop sage leaves in about 3 at a time and fry tuntil just crisp.
  • Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Serve soup hot, garnished with 2 or 3 sage leaves per bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 786.1, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 10.6

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