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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter or margarine
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3 cups peeled, diced butternut squash (about 1 small squash)
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2 cups thinly sliced carrots (4 medium carrots)
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¾ cup thinly sliced leeks or chopped onion
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
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¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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¼ cup regular or fat-free half-and-half or light cream
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1 bunch Fresh tarragon leaves
Directions
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In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter or margarine. Add squash, carrots, and leeks or onion to pan. Cook , covered, for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
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Place one-third of the squash mixture in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover; process or blend until almost smooth. Repeat with remaining mixture. Return mixture to saucepan. Add white pepper and nutmeg. Bring just to boiling. Add half-and-half or light cream; heat through. Ladle into soup bowls. If desired, garnish with fresh tarragon.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
82 | Calories |
3g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 cup | |
Calories 82 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Total Fat 3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin A 5358IU | 107% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Folate 29mcg | 7% |
Sodium 364mg | 16% |
Calcium 47mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Magnesium 17mg | 4% |
Potassium 344mg | 7% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.