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Butternut Squash Soup with Chickpeas

Healthy and savory soup with butternut squash, chickpeas, spices and a savory marrow bone broth. Sephardic family recipe. Kosher, Meat, Healthy. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces cooked chickpeas, drained (2 cans)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 butternut squash, seeded and cubed (skin on)
  • 1 large Kosher beef marrow bone
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Prep the chickpeas by gently squeezing them one by one to remove the outer skins. Throw the skins away and reserve the chickpeas.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion for a few minutes until it begins to caramelize.
  3. Add the butternut squash pieces, marrow bone, skinned chickpeas and spices to the pot.
  4. Fill the pot with water till all ingredients are completely covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Skim the foam from the top of the broth.
  5. Cover the pot, vented slightly, and slowly simmer the soup for 2 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste after the first hour of cooking.
  6. Serve hot. Garnish each bowl with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 659mg (19%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 9995IU (200%) Vitamin C 22.1mg (25%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 659mg 14%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 9995IU 200%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 25%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.