I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change up the flavor a bit. —Pat Roberts, Thornton, Ontario
Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Can you freeze Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup?
Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or milk if necessary.
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Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
7 hours
Yield
8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
- 1 pound fresh baby carrots
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- Sliced green onions, optional
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion, garlic and ginger until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients except cream and green onions. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are soft, 7-9 hours.
- Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and, in batches, puree in a blender and return to slow cooker. Stir in cream; heat through. If desired, top with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 121 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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