WINTER SQUASH SOUP

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I enjoy trying new recipes and adding different seasonings to enhance the flavor. This is a tasty way to serve squash.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups mashed cooked butternut, acorn or Hubbard squash
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the squash, parsley, salt, savory, rosemary and nutmeg and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pan and heat through. Gradually stir in cream. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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