Squash Hominy Soup

Name: Squash Hominy Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings (1-1/4 quarts).
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

Using frozen cooked winter squash speeds up the preparation time in this delicious soup. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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.