Acorn Squash 'N Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash 'N Pasta Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounce Acine di Pepe, Ditalini or possibly Small Shells, uncooked; 2 med acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), split, peeled,; seeded and quartered; 2 Tbsp. margarine; 1 lrg onion, minced; 3/4 tsp grnd mace; Or possibly; 3/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp grnd ginger; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 c. grated carrot; 11/2 tsp brown sugar; 3 x 13 1/4 oz cans vegetable broth, (about 6 c.); TOPPING; 1 c. non-fat lowfat sour cream; 1 Tbsp. sugar

Servings: persons

8 ounce Acine di Pepe, Ditalini or possibly Small Shells, uncooked
2 med acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), split, peeled,
seeded and quartered
2 Tbsp. margarine
1 lrg onion, minced
3/4 tsp grnd mace
Or possibly
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp grnd ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 c. grated carrot
11/2 tsp brown sugar
3 x 13 1/4 oz cans vegetable broth, (about 6 c.)
TOPPING
1 c. non-fat lowfat sour cream
1 Tbsp. sugar

1
Cook squash in one inch of water in covered saucepan for 15 min, or possibly till tender.
2
Cold.
3
Scrape out pulp and put back in pot.
4
Add in margarine, onion, carrots, sugar, mace, ginger and cinnamon.
5
Cover and simmer gently for 10 min, stirring occasionally.
6
Cook till vegetables are tender.
7
Add in 3 c. of the broth and puree all in a blender or possibly food processor.
8
Return to the pot and add in remaining three c. of broth, bring to a boil and add in pasta.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 min, or possibly till pasta is done.
10
Before serving, blend lowfat sour cream and sugar in a separate bowl.
11
Put dollop on top of each bowl of soup.
12
Serve warm.

241

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounce Acine di Pepe, Ditalini or possibly Small Shells, uncooked, 2 med acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), split, peeled,, seeded and quartered, 2 Tbsp. margarine, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash 'N Pasta Soup Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!