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Ingredients
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8 cups pre-chopped butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds)
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
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4 medium garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
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½ teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
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4 cups unsalted chicken stock or vegetable stock
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup toasted sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Toss together butternut squash and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large bowl; spread evenly among prepared baking sheets. Roast in preheated oven until slightly browned and softened, about 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through roast time.
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During final 10 minutes of roast time, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high. Add onion, garlic and coriander seeds; cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add stock; bring to a boil over high.
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Add roasted squash and salt to stock mixture; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until squash is very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Working in two batches, transfer squash mixture to a blender. Secure lid on blender and remove center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over opening. Process until very smooth, about 20 seconds.
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Ladle hot soup evenly into 6 bowls; sprinkle with almonds, cilantro and cayenne.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
227 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups | |
Calories 227 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 7g | 14% |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Sodium 417mg | 18% |
Calcium 127mg | 10% |
Potassium 802mg | 17% |
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.