SOUTHWESTERN SQUASH SOUP

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This recipe is the perfect soup for a cool winter night. To spice things up even more, add one finely-chopped canned chipotle pepper before you puree the soup.-David Collin, Martinez, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2-1/2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
Cayenne pepper to taste, optional
Ground nutmeg and sprigs of fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add cumin and coriander; toss to coat. Add sweet potatoes, squash, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly. puree in small batches in a blender until smooth; return all to the pan. Add cream; heat through. If desired, season with cayenne pepper and garnish with nutmeg and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Bingus Boys
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day. I especially love the way the spices warm me up.


Sheena Layne
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. I especially love the way the spices warm me up.


sadie sue
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I made this soup for my friends who are vegetarians. They loved it! I think this soup would be a great addition to any vegetarian Thanksgiving menu.


Bontle Mogapi
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I also love that it's so easy to make. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Herberth Alvarenga
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spices really balanced out the flavor of the squash. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaylah Contreras
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of squash, corn, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold night.


Collins Subzero
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I made this soup for my friends who are vegetarians. They loved it! I think this soup would be a great addition to any vegetarian Thanksgiving menu.


Jeremy Maina
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. I especially love the way the spices warm me up.


Prem Khan
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day. I especially love the way the spices warm me up.


U I Music
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to use up leftover squash. I also love that it's a one-pot meal. I just throw everything in the pot and let it cook.


ramjan sk
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I always get compliments when I serve this soup.


Trust Sandolo
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining. I think this soup is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Haani Khan
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. I especially love the way the spices warm me up.


Markus Delorme
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I made this soup for my friends who are vegetarians. They loved it! I think this soup would be a great addition to any vegetarian Thanksgiving menu.


Nobab Riyad
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I also love that it's so easy to make. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Raymond Mtsimba
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spices really balanced out the flavor of the squash. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamsi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of squash, corn, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold night.


Ognjen Pascan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the squash and corn played off of each other.


Dino Playz
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was flavorful and easy to make. The squash and corn gave it a nice sweetness, and the spices added a touch of heat. I will definitely be making this soup again.