Creamy Squash Soup

March 01, 2013

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One of my favorite things during the fall/winter is squash soup (I hear my younger self laughing at the thought). This is finally a concoction that I will share-the others just weren't up to par. The fun thing about this recipe is that before you puree it, it just looks like a vegetable soup, but once pureed, it is the most creamy, thick squash soup...

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup carrots-diced

2 stalks celery-diced

1 cup onion-diced

4 garlic cloves-minced

4 cups squash-diced (about 2 squash)

1 cup potato-diced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

32 ounces low sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 cup Craisins

In a large stock pot, melt heat the olive oil and butter. When butter is melted add the carrots, celery, onions and garlic. Saute about 6 minutes or until onion is tender, then add the squash, potato,...
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Nutritions

Calories
528

Sodium
987mg
41% DV

Fat
45g
70% DV

Protein
11g
22% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV

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