Velvety Squash Soup
Velvety Squash Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 10 servings with 162 calories, 4g of protein, and 3g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. A mixture of salt, apple cider, canolan oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.
Instructions
Cut each squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
Place squash, cut sides down, on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
Combine onion and oil, tossing to coat.
Spread onion mixture onto pan around squash.
Bake at 425 for 45 minutes or until squash and onion are tender. Cool slightly. Scoop out squash pulp from skins; discard skins.
Place onion and squash pulp in a Dutch oven. Stir in broth and the next 5 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
Place half of squash mixture in a blender.
Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.
Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining squash mixture. Return pureed mixture to pan; stir in half-and-half. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Garnish with thyme, if desired.