CREAM OF BUTTERNUT SOUP

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Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and a little sherry do an incredible job of seasoning this slightly sweet soup. "After I lightened up a recipe from a friend in South Africa," explains Lafayette, Colorado's Shelly Snyder, "it quickly became a family favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 butternut squash (2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups 1% milk
2 tablespoons sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, sugar, bay leaf, salt, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon. Add the squash and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf. In a blender, puree vegetable mixture in batches. Return to the pan. Stir in milk and sherry; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dell Cox
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Olatunde Olu-Adebayo
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Sammy Beans
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the apples and the creaminess of the soup balanced out the squash flavor perfectly.


Aobakwe Fana
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of butternut squash and apples. It's the perfect fall soup.


Bimal Shrestha
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the nutmeg. It gave the soup a warm and cozy flavor.


Mir Moawaz Talpur
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. My kids love it, and I love that it's healthy and filling.


Lisa Aldana
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The butternut squash and apples are a great combination.


Lana Kook
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rema Boojhawon
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the apples and the creaminess of the soup balanced out the squash flavor perfectly.


Lisa Miller
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of butternut squash and apples. It's the perfect fall soup.


Queen Meyra
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the nutmeg. It gave the soup a warm and cozy flavor.


Diss Account
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. My kids love it, and I love that it's healthy and filling.


Grace Mvula
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love that I can use frozen butternut squash, which makes it even easier.


King videos
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen butternut squash, which makes it even easier.


Crazy tee
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweetness of the apples and the creaminess of the soup balanced out the squash flavor perfectly.


Thulani Rsa
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of butternut squash and apples. It's the perfect fall soup.


Teagan Carroll
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the nutmeg. It gave the soup a warm and cozy flavor.


Isabella Gray
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. My kids love it, and I love that it's healthy and filling.


Md Golaf
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always so creamy and flavorful. I love that I can use frozen butternut squash, which makes it even easier.


Biplob Talukder
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I used fresh butternut squash from my garden and the flavor was amazing. The soup was creamy and smooth, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.