Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This time of year—when we’re surrounded by tempting treats—this low fat, comforting soup will feel slightly indulgent and satisfy your sweet tooth, without taking you down! And it’s easy enough to make during the week, but special enough to serve for guests.

I was inspired to make this by the 2-pound container of butternut squash chunks (preservative free) at Costco.

You can, of course, just peel, core and cut up a large butternut squash to yield about the same amount.

Nothing ever compares to the freshest ingredients that you peel and chop yourself, but sometimes using convenience items is the difference between getting a homemade dinner on the table, or just not attempting anything… so I’ll always opt for using precut veggies to help out when you need it!

A touch of curry powder adds an interesting flavor, without overpowering the delicious squash or making it spicy.

Trader Joe’s Curry Powder works perfectly in this recipe, but any mild curry powder will do.

“Sweat” the onions first, over low heat, to soften them and release the moisture—without browning them.

Garnish with Low Fat Greek Yogurt to balance the sweetness and add extra protein. If you’re doing Weight Watchers Simple Start or Simply Filling, Fat Free Greek Yogurt will keep this a Weight Watchers Power Food.

Yummm!!

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Orna

4 Weight Watchers PointsPlus per serving. WW Power Food.

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Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high quality
• 1 large yellow onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
• 2 pounds butternut squash chunks 1 large
• 2 small golden delicious apples or other sweet apples
• 14.5 oz can 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• water

Instructions

 

• Add olive oil, onions, curry powder, and two large pinches of salt to a large dutch oven or stockpot and cook uncovered, over low heat, for 10 - 15 minutes, until the onions are tender, but not browned. Stir occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pot.
• Meanwhile, peel and core the apple. Cut into chunks.
• Add the squash, apples, 1 teaspoon of salt, about 6 grinds of pepper, and chicken broth to the pot. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 25 - 30 minutes until the squash and apples are very soft.
• Use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or puree it in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, pulsing just until blended. I like it quite thick, but if you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little water after returning soup to the pot. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with Low Fat Greek Yogurt or roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

Notes

Freeze single portions in small Ziploc freezer bags.