Carmelized Butternut Squash Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 medium Butternut Squash ( 600 – 700 gr ) peeled, deseeded & cut into 1inch cubes3 med onions …diced 1 medium sweet red pepper …diced1 large carrot …shredded2 – 3 stalks of celery … diced3 stalks of Broccoli ( no flowerettes ) …peeled & diced1 litre of low sodium chicken or beef stock + 1 litre of water ( Reduces Sodium by 45% )30 ml olive or veg oil ( split ˝ )15ml Soy margarineSalt & fresh ground pepper to taste.
Directions
Yeild : 6 - 8oz servings.

#1. Heat 3L saucepan on med – high, pour in the oil, then add diced veg. Allow to sweat down,
but do not caramelize.

#2. Peel, split & deseed the Butternut Squash. Cut into 1 inch cubes & toss into a very Hot skillet
with 1tsp@soy margarine & oil. Allow to caramelize, turning often. Remove immediately and add
to sweated down veg base. Add the 1 Litre of water & the Low sodium soup stock. Simmer on
medium heat for 20 –25 min….Last 5 min of cooking, toss in shredded carrot & parsley ( 15ml min ).

#3. Pour into blender or use immersion blender for a very nice creamy texture. Extra body can be
provided by adding at this point, 1cup of Soy Beverage.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMOKINGRILLCAFE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 196.5
  • Total Fat: 10.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,071.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 8.0 g

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