Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
Squash is packed with phytonutrients (carotenoid)—an antioxidant important for anti-cancer properties. Squash is also an excellent source of Vitamins C and A, and rich in potassium, which helps lower blood pressure.
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 2 cups finely diced onions
- 1 tsp curry seasoning
- 1 tsp ginger (ground), optional
- 4 cups Nourish Broth, prepared
- 1 1⁄2 tsp Nourish Broth Mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 lbs (1 kg) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup apple juice
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 recipe prepared finishing sauce
Preparation
- Melt butter in a Multipurpose Pot. Add onions, curry, and ginger. Cook, covered, over low heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add Nourish Broth, squash, and apples, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 20–25 minutes, until squash and apples are tender.
- Working in batches, purée solids in a blender or food processor.
- Return purée to pot. Add apple juice and heat. Season with Salt and Pepper. Garnish with grated apple, if desired, and drizzle with finishing sauce.
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Nutritional Information
Per serving(2 cups): Calories 280, Fat 15 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g (Fiber 8 g, Sugars 15 g), Protein 6 g.