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Ingredients
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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6 cups 1/2-inch butternut squash cubes
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2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
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½ cup chopped carrots
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½ cup chopped celery
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2 small Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
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1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried sage
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5 cups chicken stock
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1 cup apple cider
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salt to taste
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5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (Optional)
Directions
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Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute butternut squash, leeks, carrots, and celery in hot butter until vegetables are softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Stir apples, thyme, and sage into the squash mixture; pour in chicken stock and cider. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover pot with a lid, and cook until vegetables and apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove soup from heat and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
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Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Return mixture to pot and season with salt to taste. Garnish individual servings with crumbled bacon.
Cook's Note:
You can also use a food processor or immersion blender to puree the soup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
220 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 220 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
Sodium 605mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Vitamin C 36mg | 40% |
Calcium 110mg | 8% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 659mg | 14% |
* 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.