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This recipe for Butternut Squash Soup is simple and full of flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon Smart Balance® Buttery Spread Original
1 cup peeled and chopped apple (1 medium)
2½ cups chicken broth
1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (12-ounce) package frozen cooked butternut squash
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup Smart Balance® Low Fat Milk and Omega-3s
Recipe Steps
Sauté onion in Smart Balance® Buttery Spread in a large saucepan for 3 minutes over medium heat or until translucent. Add chopped apple and sauté 2 to 3 minutes longer or until softened but not browned.
Add broth and potato to saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until potato is very tender.
Add frozen squash, salt, pepper, coriander and ginger, and cook and stir until squash is thawed.
Remove from heat and puree mixture using a stick blender or in a regular blender.
Stir in Smart Balance® Low Fat Milk and Omega-3s. Reheat slightly; do not bring to a boil.
Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings. (serving size: 1 cup)
Nutrition Per Serving:
149 calories
6g protein
28g carbohydrates
2.5g total fat
0.5g saturated fat
0.5g polyunsaturated fat
0.5g monounsaturated fat
0g trans fatty acid
1mg cholesterol
89mg omega-3 fatty acid
498mg omega-6 fatty acid
558mg sodium
3g dietary fiber











