Orange-Scented Butternut Squash Soup
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Orange-Scented Butternut Squash Soup
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My delicious and creamy Orange-Scented Butternut Squash Soup is fall comfort food at its best! And it's packed with nutrients to boost your immune system and help fight off the flu. Serve a bowl of this hearty soup piping hot with some crusty bread on the side and dinner is set!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 ½ lbs), peeled and diced (5-6 cups)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 cups reduced sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnishes: Crème fraiche or Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro or parsley, pumpkin seeds, orange zest
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5-6 minutes or until softened. Add the ginger and garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
- Add the squash, maple syrup, broth, orange juice, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer on low heat. Cover and simmer the soup until squash is fork tender, about 25 minutes.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, puree the soup in batches in a traditional blender. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with desired toppings such as yogurt or crème fraiche, cilantro or parsley, pumpkin seeds and/or orange zest.
Notes
- immersion blender
- The butternut squash can be roasted up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated until you're ready to make the soup.
- An immersion blender makes it easy to purée this soup in the pot. If using a traditional blender, be sure not to seal the lid tightly- you need to let the steam escape otherwise the pressure will build up.
- If you want to thicken the soup more, let it simmer on the stove after blending to reduce it a little.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
844mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
20057IU
(401%)
Vitamin C
73mg
(81%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 844mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 20057IU | 401% |
| Vitamin C | 73mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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