Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Yield: 6 servings

Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelized Onions and Apples

1 rib of celery,chopped
1 carrot,peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups butternut squash,peeled and seeded
3 cloves garlic,minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano,chopped
1 quart low-sodium vegetable stock or water, more maybe needed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 onion,large dice
1 Granny Smith apple,peeled and cored
2 tablespoons non-fat yogurt
6 sprigs fresh dill,washed
1. In a soup pot, sauté the onion, celery and carrot in the oil over
medium heat until the onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the
squash and garlic cooking 5 minutes, stirring. Add the oregano and stock
and simmer about 15 minutes or until the veggies are soft.
2. While the soup is cooking, place a sauté pan at medium-high heat
with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onions.
3. Cut the apple into a large dice and when the onions are golden, add
to the pan, toss sautéing 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry and cook 1
minute. Remove from the heat, add the dill and set aside.
4. Place all of the cooked veggies (except the curried onions and apple
mix) and liquid from the pot in a blender or food processor and blend
until smooth. More stock may be needed to adjust consistency.
5. Return to the soup pot and add the curried onion and apple. Simmer
for 2 minutes. Season to taste and adjust consistency. Serve hot or, on
warm days, chilled.
6. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprig of fresh dill.
Serving Size: about 1 cup of soup
Number of Servings: 6
Per ServingCalories95 Carbohydrate20 gFat1 gFiber5 gProtein2 gSaturated
Fat0 gSodium140 mg