Acorn Squash And Swiss Chard Soup Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash And Swiss Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Shallot, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 cups Swiss Chard Leaves, Chopped; 2 Baby Carrots Shredded; 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 6 cloves Chopped Garlic; 1/2 cups Chopped White Onion; 1/2 cups Swiss Chard Stem Chopped; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 4 cups Peeled, Seeded And Cubed Acorn Squash; 2-1/2 cups Vegetable Stock; 1/2 cups Low Fat Yogurt; 1 cup Warm Water; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Sour Cream Or Low-fat Yogurt, Optional For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Shallot, Thinly Sliced
1/2 cups Swiss Chard Leaves, Chopped
2 Baby Carrots Shredded
1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 cloves Chopped Garlic
1/2 cups Chopped White Onion
1/2 cups Swiss Chard Stem Chopped
1/8 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
4 cups Peeled, Seeded And Cubed Acorn Squash
2-1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
1/2 cups Low Fat Yogurt
1 cup Warm Water
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Sour Cream Or Low-fat Yogurt, Optional For Garnish

1
Put a heavy bottom sauce pan over medium heat and lightly brown the thinly sliced shallot in 1 teaspoon of oil. Once the shallot is softened add the chopped green leaves of the chard and grated carrots and cook for 1-2 minutes till the leaves are slightly wilted. Then remove the mixture from the pan and transfer the garnish to a bowl.
2
Use the same sauce pan and add 1 teaspoon of oil and cook the garlic for a minute then add the chopped onion and chard stem. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and chopped squash and saute for 5 minutes. Pour the vegetable stock into the pan, cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Turn off the burner and let it cool.
3
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree it. Add the half cup of yogurt and blend again. Add water as needed for desired consistency.
4
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with the sauteed Swiss chard and carrot and top with a dollop of sour cream or low fat yogurt.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Shallot, Thinly Sliced, 1/2 cups Swiss Chard Leaves, Chopped, 2 Baby Carrots Shredded, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash And Swiss Chard Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash And Swiss Chard Soup

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