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Butternut Squash Soup


Smart Balance Pick

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Description: 

This soup replaces fuller-fat butter and cream with Smart Balance™ buttery spread and Smart Balance® HeartRight® Fat Free Milk for a rich and creamy taste without all the saturated fat.


Difficulty: Medium

Course: Lunch

Main Ingredient: Vegetables

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance® HeartRight® Fat Free Milk

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® HeartRight® Fat Free Milk


Yield/Notes: 

Yield: 6 servings, 1 cup per serving

Nutrition:
149 calories
3g fat
1g saturated fat
0 grams trans fat
1g polyunsaturated fat
1g monounsaturated fat
89mg Omega-3 fatty acids
498mg Omega-6 fatty acids
1mg cholesterol, 558mg sodium
28g carbohydrate
3g fiber
6g protein

STEP 1:

  

Sauté onion in Smart Balance® Buttery Spread Original 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.

STEP 2:

  

Add broth and potato to saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until potato is very tender.

STEP 3:

  

Add frozen squash, salt, pepper, coriander, and ginger. Cook and stir until squash is thawed.

STEP 4:

  

Remove from heat and puree mixture using a stick blender or in a regular blender.

STEP 5:

  

Stir in Smart Balance® HeartRight® Fat Free Milk. Reheat slightly; do not bring to a boil.