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Ingredients
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2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
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water, as needed
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large sweet onion, chopped
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1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
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¼ cup half-and-half
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Arrange squash cut-side down in a baking dish. Pour enough water into the baking dish to cover the bottom.
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Bake squash in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool until easily handled. Scoop flesh into a bowl and set aside.
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Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour chicken stock into the pot; stir in squash and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Fill blender halfway with soup mixture. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth and return to pot.
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Stir in half-and-half, nutmeg, and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Thin the soup with water if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
155 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 155 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
Sodium 125mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 15mg | 16% |
Calcium 75mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 579mg | 12% |
* 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.