CREAMY SQUASH SOUP

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Butternut squash and carrots get blender-tender after a simmer in broth. After blending, they cook some more-with seasonings. Result? Best. Soup. Ever.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 g butternut squash (4 lb.), seeded, peeled and cut into small chunks (about 8 cups)
2 carrots, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring vegetables, broth and water to boil in Dutch oven on medium-high heat; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until vegetables are tender; cool slightly.
  • Blend broth mixture, in batches, in blender until smooth; return to Dutch oven. Cook, uncovered, on low heat until heated through, stirring frequently. Stir in seasonings. Remove from heat.
  • Add a few tablespoonfuls hot soup to sour cream in small bowl; mix well. Return to soup in pan; stir until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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