Detox Cred: Soup is a smart liquid-meal option that's also less taxing on your digestive system. Fibrous squash makes this velvety, slightly sweet option satiating. Plus, research shows antioxidant-dense turmeric may boost the liver's ability to remove chemicals.

Whole Living, January/February January/February 2012 Yield Makes 8 cups

Serves 6

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Name: Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger grated (2 tablespoons); 1/2 teaspoons turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cardamom; dash ground cloves; 2 carrots peeled and chopped; 1 tart apple peeled, quartered, and chopped; 4 cups butternut squash chopped; Coarse salt and pepper

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves ; chopped
1 inch fresh ginger ; grated (2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
dash ground cloves
2 carrots ; peeled and chopped
1 tart apple ; peeled, quartered, and chopped
4 cups butternut squash ; chopped
Coarse ; salt and pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, apple, squash, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover partially and reduce to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Working in batches, puree until smooth in a blender. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (53g)
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings

Calories: 34
Calories from Fat: 9 (26%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 1g	1 %
	Saturated Fat 0.6g	3 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 2.4mg		1 %
Sodium 46.9mg		2 %
Potassium 103.7mg		3 %
Total Carbohydrate 6.6g		2 %
	Dietary Fiber 1.4g	5 %
	Sugars, other 5.2g
Protein 0.4g		1 %
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Calories per serving: 34

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