“Apres-Ski” Soup

Name: "Apres-Ski" Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 qt.).
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Soups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/4 cups cubed acorn squash; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 small zucchini, halved and sliced; 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Apres ski, French for "after skiing," refers to the social time directly after getting off the slopes, and this microwave soup is perfect for the occasion. Chock full of healthy veggies, this one will warm you from head to toe. —Nancy Hamlin, Littleton, Colorado

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1-1/4 cups cubed acorn squash
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place butter in a 3-qt. microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until melted. Add squash, carrot and leek; stir to coat. Cook, covered, on high for 6 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables and macaroni are tender, stirring twice. Remove bay leaf.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 92 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as "Apres Ski" Soup in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009

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Yesenia

Nov 2, 2017

This soup is very easy to make. My husband and I love it. Perfect for cold days. Glad I found it, thanks!!!!
MariahL

Feb 27, 2015

The leek was too overwhelming in the soup.
mkaskela

Dec 30, 2014

I think it would be better with chicken in it, but was overall good.
spoiledbasher

Mar 17, 2014

Very good taste, easy and fun to make. Not a keeper, but a great recipe anyway.
ejshellabarger

Mar 5, 2014

We very much enjoyed this soup. I did roast all the veggies before adding them to the soup and cooked the soup on the stovetop.
katiesnewlife

Nov 29, 2013

I enjoyed this, thought I made it on the stove instead of the microwave. I didn't add any squash in and enjoyed it anyway.
littlesis505

Nov 16, 2013

This is a very good soup that the whole family loved. The squash really set the soup off. Will be making this again.
tkarinas

Dec 23, 2009

This is a soft, gentle soup that warms thoroughly, and my family absolutely loves it. We will be making it for cold days as often as we can.