Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup with Thyme Recipe

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Butternut Squash-Parsnip Soup with Thyme

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp butter
1 2- lb butternut squash, unpeeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 8 pieces
1 lb parsnips, peeled , cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces, thick end pieces cut lengthwise in half
1/4 cup water
1 onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 tsp minced fresh thyme or 3/4 tsp dried
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup half and half

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter large roasting pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Arrange squash pieces, skin side up, in prepared roasting pan. Add parsnips and 1/4 cup water to pan. Cover pan with foil; bake until vegetables are very tender, about 50 minutes. Cool vegetables.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and thyme; sauté until onion is tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Scrape squash pulp into processor (discard peels); add parsnips and onion mixture. Puree until smooth. Mix in broth. Transfer mixture to heavy large saucepan. Whisk in half and half. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	259.64 Kcal (1087 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.61g	19%
Cholesterol	32.19mg	11%
Sodium	418.7mg	17%
Potassium	899.16mg	19%
Total Carbs	35.22g	12%
Sugars	7.54g	30%
Dietary Fiber	7.29g	29%
Protein	5.1g	10%
Vitamin C	46.4mg	77%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	53%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	155.3mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	56.39 Kcal (236 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.74g	19%
Cholesterol	6.99mg	11%
Sodium	90.93mg	17%
Potassium	195.28mg	19%
Total Carbs	7.65g	12%
Sugars	1.64g	30%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	29%
Protein	1.11g	10%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	77%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	53%
Iron	0.6mg	15%
Calcium	33.7mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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