Butternut Squah Soup Recipe


Submitted by alleycat_lady

Makes 4 servings


from Prevention Magazine

Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks, trimmed with green and white parts chopped
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, grated
3 cups chicken broth
Directions
  1. Coat a large stock pot with cooking spray. Add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add leeks and sautee until translucent and soft. Add cinnamon and nutmegs and cook one minute longer. Add squash, carrots and broth and bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce to a simmer and cook 20 to 25 minutes longer. Puree soup in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Categories

Soup

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 490.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
203
Calories from Fat
43
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.8g
7%
Saturated Fat
0.8g
4%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
615mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates
37.0g
12%
Dietary Fiber
6.4g
26%
Sugars
8.3g
Protein
6.9g
Vitamin A 584% Vitamin C 92%
Calcium 16% Iron 17%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in magnesium
  • High in niacin
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin B6
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
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