Baja Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Baja Butternut Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs butternut squash (1 small to medium) or 1 1/2 lbs other winter squash (1 small to medium); 1 teaspoon canola oil; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile (see Note); 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs butternut squash (1 small to medium) or 1 1/2 lbs other winter squash (1 small to medium)
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile (see Note)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cut squash in half and seed. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut-side down. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop out flesh when cool enough to handle.
3
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onion and carrot and stir to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the squash flesh, cumin, chipotle to taste and cloves. Add broth and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Puree the soup with an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches) until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a drizzle of yogurt and sprinkle of chives (or parsley).
5
Tips & Notes.
6
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the soup for up to 3 days.
7
Note: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeno peppers. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty-spice section of most supermarkets or online at penzeys.com.

1302

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs butternut squash (1 small to medium) or 1 1/2 lbs other winter squash (1 small to medium), 1 teaspoon canola oil, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Baja Butternut Squash 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.

Baja Butternut Squash Soup

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