Silky Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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Silky Butternut Squash Soup
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Directions:

  1. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds & fibers, reserve.
  2. Heat butter in large Dutch oven over medium-low heat until foaming. Add shallots and cook, stirring, frequently, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add squash scrapings and seeds and cook until fragrant and butter turns a golden color, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to Dutch oven, bring to boil over high head. Reduce heat to medium. Place steamer basket in pot, and place squash cut-side down (in chunks, if necessary) in basket. Cook, covered, until squash is completely tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Remove pot from heat. Use tongs to transfer squash to a rimmed baking sheet or platter. Reserve liquid in pot. When cool enough, scrape flesh from squash into a medium bowl; discard skin.
  5. Strain steaming liquid through mesh strainer into a second bowl. Discard solids in strainer.
  6. Rinse & dry Dutch oven.
  7. Return steaming liquid & squash chunks to pot. Puree to desired smoothness with stick blender. (or puree in batches in regular blender)
  8. Add up to 2 cups additional water if too thick. Heat over low to medium heat until hot. Add cream and brown sugar, and more salt to taste.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with homemade or store-bought croutons.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 158.43 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.53g 13%
Cholesterol 25.54mg 9%
Sodium 13.51mg 1%
Potassium 623.17mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.87g 7%
Sugars 4.19g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 2.07g 4%
Vitamin C 36.2mg 60%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 59%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 102.2mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.34 Kcal (215 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 13%
Cholesterol 8.28mg 9%
Sodium 4.38mg 1%
Potassium 201.96mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.09g 7%
Sugars 1.36g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 14%
Protein 0.67g 4%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 60%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 59%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 33.1mg 10%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol

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