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Ingredients
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1 large buttercup squash, halved and seeded
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 yellow onion, diced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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⅓ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place squash cut-side down in a baking dish; fill with 1/4 inch of water.
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Bake squash in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes.
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Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 10 minutes.
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Heat chicken broth, basil, marjoram, black pepper, and cayenne in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Scoop flesh from squash into a blender or food processor; add onion and cream cheese. Blend mixture until smooth, working in batches if needed. Mix squash mixture into broth mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until soup is heated through but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Recipe Tips
You can substitute shredded fresh basil for dried.
You can use summer savory or thyme for marjoram.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
186 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
19g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 186 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
Sodium 483mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
Calcium 79mg | 6% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 699mg | 15% |
* 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.