Wednesday 13 November 2013

Butternut squash Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • One 2 1/2 pound butternut squash halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 14.5 ounce can low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup fat free half and half
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
  • Chopped dates for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and place squash flesh side down on baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes until flesh is tender. Allow to cool.
  2. Scrap the flesh from the skin and place in a blender or food processor. Add in chicken or vegetable broth and blend until smooth. Pour into a medium saucepan over medium low heat and stir in half and half, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally until heated through then ladle into bowls. Garnish with desired toppings.
I loved this soup. Last night I cooked the squash and served it kind of like mashed potatoes. So tonight i just used the leftovers. It was really simple and very easy. My kids didn't really like it but i sure did. I plan to eat it for a while. It is smooth and super yummy.