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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 (2 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 orange, juiced
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1 orange, juiced and zested
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3 tablespoons sour cream
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Melt butter in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and stir in the butternut squash cubes, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the squash cubes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour back into the pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Whisk in sour cream until smooth, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat over medium-low heat until almost simmering, and serve hot.
Cook's Notes
The number of servings is largely dependent on the size of your butternut, so it can be a good idea to double the recipe for soup for a group--it's always a big hit!
Substitute vegetable stock for chicken broth to make a vegetarian soup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
245 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
43g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 245 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
Sodium 532mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate 43g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 27% |
Total Sugars 16g | |
Protein 5g | 9% |
Vitamin C 97mg | 107% |
Calcium 170mg | 13% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 1051mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.