Gingered Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Name: Gingered Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Prep time: 1 h 4 min
Cook time: 1 h 4 min
Total time: 1 h 4 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 pound); 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 907 grams butternut squash; 118 milliliters minced celery; 1 stick (3-inch) cinnamon; 1 liters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 237 milliliters minced onion; 1 teaspoons salt

Gingered Butternut Squash and Apple Soup might be a good recipe to expand your soup collection. One serving contains 95 calories, 2g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe serves 9. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, pepper, salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Instructions

Pierce squash several times with the tip of a sharp knife. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute.

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Squash

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Knife

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membrane with a spoon. Peel squash, and cut into 1-inch chunks.

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Squash

Seeds

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add onion and next 3 ingredients; saut 5 minutes.

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Onion

Add ginger, squash, and apple to pan; saut 3 minutes.

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Ginger

Squash

Apple

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Add broth and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.

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Broth

Place half of soup in a blender, and process until smooth.

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Soup

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Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining soup. Return soup to pan. Stir in lemon juice, and cook over low heat 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.

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Lemon Juice