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Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup (makes 4 servings) |
Ingredients:
- Low-fat cooking spray
- 3 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large leek, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 14-1/2 oz. cans low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup 1% milk
- Salt to taste (Nutrition facts calculated without added salt)
- Sprig of rosemary for garnish
Directions:
- Spray a large saucepan with low-fat cooking spray and heat pan to medium-high heat. Add squash, carrots and leeks and cook, uncovered for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add broth, pepper, and nutmeg then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Place a third of the soup mixture in a food processor, cover and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup and then return to saucepan. Bring to boiling, reduce heat then stir in milk. Add salt to taste.
- Serve soup garnished with a sprig of rosemary (optional.)
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (214 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4 |
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Amount per serving |
| Calories |
96 |
| Calories from fat |
4 |
| Total Fat |
0 g |
| Saturated Fat |
0 g |
| Cholesterol |
1 mg |
| Sodium |
41 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates |
23 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
2 g |
| Sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
3 g |
| Vitamin A |
525% |
| Vitamin C |
50% |
| Calcium |
10% |
| Iron |
8% | | |
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