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Corn and Squash Soup

 Corn and Squash Soup
This hearty soup pairs squash and cream style corn for pleasant taste. My family says this is their favorite squash recipe, and friends also comment on its wonderful flavor. —Janice Zook, White River Junction, Vermont
8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 12 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 6 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
  • 2 cans (8-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Sour cream, optional

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove
  • to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
  • In the drippings, saute onion and celery until tender. Stir in flour
  • until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and
  • stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the squash, corn, cream, parsley,
  • salt, pepper and bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Garnish
  • with sour cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/4 cups) equals 381 calories,

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Nutrition Facts: 26 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 1,021 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 9 g protein.