Contributed By: mel12345
mel12345
This easy-to-prepare, delicious and nutrition-packed soup is sure to be a hit with everyone -- even picky eaters.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
Meal Type: Soups & Stews
Ingredients
1 16 oz. Bag frozen butternut squash
1 Small vidalia or sweet onion, quartered
1 14 oz. Can chicken broth
1 Medium apple, cut into cubes
1 cup Milk (or to taste)
1 tsp Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Preparation
--Heat olive oil on med-low heat in medium saucepan; saute onion until soft.
--Add squash and broth (Add water if squash is not covered) and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes or until squash is tender.
--Puree with hand blender; salt and pepper to taste.
--Add milk.
--Ladle into individual serving bowls and top with chopped apple.
Cook's Notes
--You can serve at the table with milk and apple cubes on the side for each to add to their individual taste -- kids especially love this.
--If making ahead, add the milk and apple cubes just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 112
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Total Fat: 2 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
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Carbohydrates: 19 g
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Protein: 6 g
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Vitamin A: 387 RE
;
Vitamin C: 8 mg
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Calcium: 82 mg
;
Sodium: 534 mg
;
Iron: 1 mg
;
Fiber: 2 g