Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated cubed butternut squash, such as Green Giant brand or Marketside (Walmart brand)
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½ cup finely chopped onion
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
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1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (more if desired)
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2 Fresh thyme sprigs
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⅛ teaspoon Freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
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Pour contents of the butternut squash package into a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Add 2 tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 3 minutes. Stir. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 3 minutes more. Stir again. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) about 2 minutes more or until squash is very tender. Using a pastry blender or potato masher, mash squash.
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Meanwhile, in a heavy medium saucepan cook onion in hot butter until tender, stirring frequently.
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In a food processor or blender combine cooked onions, mashed squash, broth, evaporated milk, brown sugar, salt, the 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and the white pepper. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Return soup to the saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until heated through. If desired, garnish with thyme and freshly grated nutmeg.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
185 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
25g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 cup | |
Calories 185 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 15g | |
Protein 8g | 17% |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Vitamin A 8507IU | 170% |
Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
Folate 7mcg | 2% |
Sodium 560mg | 24% |
Calcium 300mg | 23% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Magnesium 28mg | 7% |
Potassium 388mg | 8% |
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.