Gingered Acorn Squash Soup Recipe

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Gingered Acorn Squash Soup
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Directions:

  1. Cut the acorn squash in half, crosswise.
  2. Scoop out seeds and discard.
  3. Place cut side down in 9 x13 baking pans (you will need two) and add about one inch of water.
  4. Bake for an hour.
  5. Remove from pans and set aside to cool.
  6. If the squash are rather small, it might take as many as five squash to make the required six pounds.
  7. Simply quarter some of the smaller squash to fit the baking pans.
  8. Warm the oil and crushed pepper in a five-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat for one minute.
  9. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger.
  10. Cook for three minutes, add potatoes and cook mixture, stirring frequently for five minutes or until the potatoes soften.
  11. Add boiling broth and reduce heat to medium low.
  12. Scoop cooked squash (about eight cups) into a large bowl and mash lightly before adding to the pot.
  13. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  14. Remove soup to food processor in batches, adding some soymilk to each batch.
  15. Return the purée to the soup pot.
  16. Place miso in a small bowl, add the sherry, and blend with a fork or small whisk.
  17. Add to the soup with the garlic, ginger, and nutmeg.
  18. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  19. Do not boil.
  20. (Soup may be thinned with additional broth.) Sprinkle with a light dusting of nutmeg.
  21. Enjoy!
  22. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3862.69 Kcal (16172 kJ)
Calories from fat 532.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.18g 91%
Cholesterol 660.51mg 220%
Sodium 399.95mg 17%
Potassium 3871.83mg 82%
Total Carbs 479g 160%
Sugars 18.41g 74%
Dietary Fiber 47.89g 192%
Protein 317.85g 636%
Vitamin C 101.6mg 169%
Vitamin A 76mg 2532%
Iron 28.8mg 160%
Calcium 1406.2mg 141%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 965.24 Kcal (4041 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.79g 91%
Cholesterol 165.05mg 220%
Sodium 99.94mg 17%
Potassium 967.52mg 82%
Total Carbs 119.7g 160%
Sugars 4.6g 74%
Dietary Fiber 11.97g 192%
Protein 79.43g 636%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 169%
Vitamin A 19mg 2532%
Iron 7.2mg 160%
Calcium 351.4mg 141%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 81.4
    Points
  • 92
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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