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Cheese Soup in Squash Bowls

Cheese Soup in Squash Bowls
This unique recipe combines two dishes in one-cheese soup and baked squash. It's so hearty you could almost serve it as a meatless meal!
8 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 small acorn squash (about 12 ounces each) , halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
  • 2/3 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Sour cream and minced chives

Directions

  • Place squash cut side up in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Brush
  • insides of squash with butter. Add 1/2-in. of hot water to each
  • dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until squash
  • is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the apples, carrot and onion in
  • oil until tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and
  • simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, mustard, allspice,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Cheese Soup in Squash Bowls (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • ginger and pepper. Cool slightly.
  • Process in small batches in a blender until smooth. Return to the
  • pan. Add cheese and cream; cook and stir until smooth and blended.
  • Place squash halves on serving plates; fill with soup. Garnish with
  • sour cream and chives. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 170 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 572 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013