Thursday, January 5, 2012

Butternut Squash sweet potato soup

as seen in Clean Eating Magazine
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and chopped
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a large pot over medium-high, sauté onion, garlic and celery in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add sweet potatoes, squash, broth, curry powder and turmeric and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sweet potato and squash are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, cool slightly and transfer mixture to a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and serve with 2 tbsp yogurt and 1 tbsp cilantro.
Nutrients per 1 3/4-cup serving: Calories: 250, Total Fat: 4 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 46 g, Fiber: 8 g, Sugars: 12 g, Protein: 6 g, Sodium: 319 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg

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