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Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Cranberry Piquance

Two words to describe this soul- and belly-warming soup: Autumnal. Perfection. Filling without being chunky, this easy, “creamy” seasonal favorite can be a stand-alone meal or an impressive opener at your next autumn dinner party or holiday gathering.  

Key Nutrients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash, about 1 1/2 pounds or 2 cups
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 apples, such as Honeycrisp, diced
  • 1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder blend
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth*
  • 1 cup plain soy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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  • For the Apple-Cranberry Piquance:
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped apple
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon good red wine vinegar
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 ° Fahrenheit. Cut the squash into several sections and roast in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserts easily into the flesh.
  • Combine all of the piquance ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Once the squash has been removed from the oven and allowed to cool a bit, scoop out the soft flesh, removing any seeds, and slice into small chunks.
  • In a heavy pot, heat the oil and sauté the apples and shallot until the shallot is soft. Stir in the curry powder and cook for about 1 minute. Add the squash, the broth and cream and season with salt and pepper. Cool and puree using a hand blender until smooth. Serve in bowls topped with Apple Cranberry Piquance.
  • * Homemade stock enhances the richness of the soup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories
    292
  • Total fat
    11g
  • Saturated
    1g
  • Trans fat
    0g
  • Polyunsaturated fat
    1g
  • Monounsaturated fat
    6g
  • Cholesterol
    0mg
  • Sodium
    156mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    48g
  • Dietary fiber
    7g
  • Sugar
    20g
  • Protein
    6g
  • Vitamin A
    1,210ug
  • Calcium
    130mg
  • Iron
    3mg