Acorn Squash And Granny Smith Apple Soup
- 1 acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
- Pierce acorn squash with a fork, and place on a paper towel in the microwave for 8-10 minutes. Pierce with tip of knife to see if it's tender. Carefully remove from microwave.
- Allow to cool, then halve the acorn squash lengthwise.
- Scoop out seeds and fibers.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven. Saute onions and apples for 5 minutes, until softened. Sprinkle curry powder and stir well.
- Scoop the flesh of the acorn squash from the skin and add to pot. Discard skin.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Using a hand blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. Serves 4
- Per Serving: Calories 145, Calories from Fat 2.8g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 37mg, Fiber 4.3g, Protein 2.6g.
acorn, canola oil, onion, granny smith apple, curry powder, chicken broth
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/acorn-squash-and-granny-smith-apple-soup-262569 (may not work)