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Ginger Squash Soup

Ginger Squash Soup

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Submitted by Lilbakergrl

Ginger Squash Soup recipe

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

15 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BUTTER
1 1
EACH EACH ONIONS
chopped
1 1
CLOVE CLOVE GARLIC
chopped
1 ½ 7.5
TEASPOONS ML GINGER ROOT
fresh, grated
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML CHICKEN BROTH
2 473
CUPS ML WINTER SQUASH
cooked *
½ 118
CUP ML ORANGE JUICE
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML ORANGE ZEST
grated
1 1
X X SALT *
1 1
X X BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground *
1 1
X X NUTMEG
fresh, grated *
1 1
X X PARSLEY LEAVES
fresh, chopped *

Directions

  • You can use butternut, acorn or pumpkin squash.

Serve cupfuls of this elegant, colorful soup as a starter to a fall menu.

For a creamy version, add light cream or buttermilk when reheating the soup before serving.

In a 2 quart casserole, combine butter, onions, garlic and gingerroot.

Microwave at High for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is very tender, stirring once.

Blend in flour; stir in chicken stock and squash.

Microwave at High for 7 to 9 minutes until boiling and thickened, stirring once.

Purée in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Add orange juice and rind; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Thin with additional stock, or add cream or buttermilk.

Microwave at High for about 2 minutes or until very hot.

Ladle into heated soup bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 108g (3.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 140 46% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 384mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 4% Iron 5%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free
 
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