This soup is incredible. Seriously. It is packed with nutrition AND yummy goodness. The combination of sweet and savory ingredients keep your tastebuds guessing. Enjoy this soup in the Fall or Winter when you want to get cozy. Oh, you're ready to get cozy now? OK, pull on a pair of warm fuzzy socks and let's get cooking!
Nutritional Highlight: Butternut Squash. This fall harvested squash is just packed with nutrients like dietary fiber, phytonutrients, antioxidants, carotenoids, beta-carotene and Vitamin C. Everyone can typically use a nutritional boost in the winter and this squash can do it! By eating this fall treat, you can help to fight against heart disease while also supporting eye health.
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 Yellow Onion, diced
1 Granny Smith Apple, unpeeled and diced
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 4lb Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1in. cubes
6 cups Chicken Stock
Pinch of Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a large dutch oven or stockpot, add the onions and apple. Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat until tender. Stir in all of the spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, stir to incorporate all of the spices. Then add the squash. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to allow the mixture to simmer, uncovered for about 20-30. The squash should be tender; you can test by seeing if a fork will easily pierce through squash.
Next, puree the ingredients. This can accomplished several different ways: a hand blender, regular blender, food mill, or food processor. I used a regular blender and just took a bit at a time and transfered it to a large bowl until everything was blended. A hand blender would be great for this and you would save on dishes. So if you have one, you are lucky!
At this point, you can add more stock to reach your preferred consistency. Otherwise, it is ready to eat! This soup freezes really well and is such a nice meal for busy winter nights. It is also is a great complement to a bacon and tomato grilled cheese - I like to use a white cheese with that combination. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis:
Per Serving: 153 calories, 3.3g fat, 29.3g carbohydrates, 6g protein and over 15% daily value of Vitamin A, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Manganese.
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