SPICY WINTER SQUASH SOUP

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Spicy and satisfying soup! Olive oil can be cut back to a drizzle for those looking to lighten their fat intake. NOTE:If using curry powder...replace basil with cilantro or parsley.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 lbs winter squash
2 -3 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 liter skim milk
2 cups sweet onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
10 ounces frozen corn kernels
10 ounces frozen green beans or 10 ounces frozen green peas
3/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Steps:

  • Trim edges of squash, cut into four pieces, remove seeds.
  • Steam 12-15 minutes until soft.
  • Scrape the squash from the skin into a blender, add ginger and 2 1/2 cups milk; purée.
  • Sauté onion, celery and garlic in 3 teaspoons olive oil until onions are soft.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in Cajun spice mix. Stir for 30 seconds, add squash purée and remaining milk.
  • Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add corn and green beans and continue to simmer.
  • Stir in basil.
  • Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.7, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 189.2, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 16.2

Talia Ekhenlen
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This soup is a must-try for any squash lover. It's delicious and easy to make.


Sushil Malla
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to feed a crowd.


John Hanley
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of spicy for me.


kanhaya kumar
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I added some extra cayenne pepper to my soup and it was heerlijk! The spice really brought out the flavor of the squash.


Annabelle Cathy
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Raqeeb Rauff Rauff
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mustafa Omarkhail
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some butternut squash that was about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use it up.


Bhutto Anooshah
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I wasn't sure if I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors are really complex and interesting.


Asif Bux
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I love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Amy Gotz
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This soup is amazing! It's got a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the squash is so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


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