Butternut Squashed Crab Soup

  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 butternut squashed cooked2 granny smith apples peeled and quartered1 10 ounce can Swanson 99% fat free chicken broth3 garlic cloves diced1/4 cup diced onions1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepperdash cayenne pepperCarrots, raw, 1 cup, chopped Green Peppers (bell peppers), .25 cup, strips Celery, raw, 1 cup, diced Swanson Chicken Broth 99% Fat Free, 1 cup Water, tap, 4 cup (8 fl oz) (remove)1 cup canned crab meat1 cup milk4 slices low fat cheeselow fat sour cream (optional)chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Directions
Half squash and place cut side down in baking dish, fill dish with enough water to cover bottom of squash. Bake in 350 degrees oven until knife inserts into skin of squash and is tender. Add chicken broth and water to carrots, green peppers, onions, celery, and garlic in large soup pot. Cook till very tender. Spoon out squash from each half after squash is cooled. Put in soup pan. Add all ingredients but milk and cheese. Cook on low until apples are tender. Process small quantities in blender carefully until smooth, adding back to soup pot each portion until all has been blended. Very hot!!! Add cheese and continue cooking until melted. Add milk and heat thoroughly. ***** Serve with a tablespoon low fat cottage cheese and sprinkle with fresh chives. Makes 8 cups

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOLLYJO6.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 138.5
  • Total Fat: 2.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 22.5 mg
  • Sodium: 784.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 9.7 g

Member Reviews
  • MILSTERGA
    Excellent, very easy to make and very satisfying. Thank you Molly for posting it. - 6/28/11