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A comforting blend of steamed winter squash, onions, and carrots, pureed until silky smooth. Lightly spiced with nutmeg and white pepper, and enriched with evaporated skim milk for a creamy texture. Finished with a dollop of whole-berry cranberry sauce for a bright, tangy contrast. Perfect for fall and winter dinners or as an elegant starter.
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Squash Soup With Cranberry Dollop
Description
A comforting blend of steamed winter squash, onions, and carrots, pureed until silky smooth. Lightly spiced with nutmeg and white pepper, and enriched with evaporated skim milk for a creamy texture. Finished with a dollop of whole-berry cranberry sauce for a bright, tangy contrast. Perfect for fall and winter dinners or as an elegant starter.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel, seed, and cut the winter squash into large chunks.
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Steam the squash pieces until they are fork-tender.
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Remove the cooked pulp from the squash shells, discarding any skin.
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Measure out 4 cups of the squash pulp and reserve the rest for another use.
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Process the 4 cups of squash pulp in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the margarine over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and carrots, sautéing for about 5 minutes until tender but not browned.
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Stir in the vegetable broth, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg, then bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the pureed squash and evaporated milk.
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Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
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Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with 2 tablespoons of whole-berry cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 88.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.7g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 10.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.1g8%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
- Sugars 9.9g
- Protein 3.4g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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