Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
by twojocks
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
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
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
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.
2.
Cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
3.
Working in batches, puree until smooth in a blender. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
NOTES
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (53g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 34 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 9 (26%) | ||
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| 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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