Name: Butternut Squash, Carrot and Coriander Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 pound fresh butternut squash; 3 tablespoon light olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; salt and pepper; 4 fresh carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar subsitute; 3 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 3 cup water; 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or coriander leaves

Butternut Squash, Carrot and Coriander Soup

Not sure how to cook squash or what to do with it? No fear, get a medley of delicious flavors with this Butternut Squash, Carrot and Coriander Soup. It's a tasty soup sure to delight your whole family.

Notes

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Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time50 min

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh butternut squash
3 tablespoons light olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and pepper
4 fresh carrots, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar subsitute
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
3 cups water
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or coriander leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake the squash at 375 degrees F until tender; scoop out pulp.
Heat olive oil in a very large pot. Add onions and saute until soft.
Add paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt and pepper and saute for 2 minutes.
Add squash, carrots, sugar substitute and saute for 10 minutes. Add the stock and water.
Bring to a boil, reduce, and simmer uncovered 30 minutes until the carrots are soft.
Puree in blender until the soup is smooth and light.
To serve, heat and garnish with cilantro and low-fat yogurt.