Squash Hominy Soup
Using frozen cooked winter squash speeds up the preparation time in this delicious soup.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender.
- Stir in the squash, broth, hominy and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat;
- stir in cream. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups equals 203 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 1,558 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 4 g protein.