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Acorn Squash Soup

 Acorn Squash Soup
A medley of vegetables combined with cheese give this soup a comforting taste. Brought to you by dLife®
6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash, cut into quarters
  • 1 leek or onion, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium carrots, sliced thin
  • 3 cup canned turkey broth
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley, flakes
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • 6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In large pot, set squash in 1-inch of water. Steam until soft. Check
  • water level occasionally, and add water when necessary.
  • Spoon out flesh into bowl and discard shells. Set aside.
  • In large saucepan, add oil and heat over medium. Add leeks and saute
  • until soft. Add carrots, broth, apple, bay leaf, curry powder,
  • parsley, and squash pulp.
  • Cook, covered, over medium heat until the carrots have softened.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Transfer to blender and pulse to puree.
  • Divide soup evenly into 6 bowls. Top each with one teaspoon cheese

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Acorn Squash Soup (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • and cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 125 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 532 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-3/4 vegetable, 1/2 fat, 1/4 meat, 1/4 fruit.