Butternut Squash, Carrot & Yam Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salted butterNutrition
• 6 cups chicken stockNutrition
• 2 cups carrots, choppedNutrition
• 3 cloves garlicNutrition
• 1/2 cup onions, choppedNutrition
• 2 cups zucchini, choppedNutrition
• 3 cups butternut winter squash, cubedNutrition
• 3 cups yam, cubedNutrition

Directions

1. 1Cut the squash in pieces, discarding seeds, steam until very soft. Let cool, and scoop the meat away from the peel and set aside.
2. 2Fry onions and garlic in butter until soft and transparent (try toasting the garlic until golden brown before adding the onions, it adds to the nutty flavor of the soup).
3. 3Add broth and all the other vegetables and boil slowly until all the vegetables are very soft then blend in the blender or with a wand until smooth. Add a little more stock or water if you find it too thick.
4. 4Add spices, salt, pepper to taste at the end and let sit for a few minutes. Put a dollop of low fat yogurt in the bowl for something different.
5. 5Spice alternatives: Mexican - 1 tbsp pureed chipotle peppers, 1 tsp cumin, chopped cilantro to garnish. French - 1/2 cup white wine, 2 tsp palm rubbed marjoram. Indian - 1 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp pulverized coriander.

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