Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Hot Curry

Kick up the flavor with a touch of hot curry in this smooth soup full of healthful ingredients.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped

1/2 teaspoon hot curry powder, to taste

2 cans (15 ounces each) fat-free chicken broth, divided

1 tablespoon flour

2 boxes (12 oz. each) frozen mashed butternut squash*

1/2 cup fat-free milk or evaporated milk

2 tablespoons brandy, optional

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

parsley for garnish

*Note: 2 1/2 cups of freshly cooked mashed squash can be used in place of the package of frozen squash.

Directions

In a large saucepan or soup pot, heat oil. Add onion and apple. Cook until tender.

Add curry powder and 3 cups of broth.

In a small shaker or jar, combine remaining broth and flour. Shake well. Add to pan.

Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring. Continue to boil gently until apples are very tender.

Add squash, white pepper, and milk. Heat through.

Using a hand held blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add brandy if desired.

Add salt and pepper or extra curry powder to taste. Serve in individual bowls. Top with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with parsley.

Serves 4 (serving size: 2 cups)

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories 140

Fat, gm. 3

Protein, gm. 4 

Carbs, gm. 24

Cholesterol, mg. 5 

Fiber, gm. 2.5

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