Healthy Butternut Squash Soup {133 Calories per cup}
Made with butternut squash, potatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, and onion, this Butternut squash soup recipe is a vegetable powerhouse. The low calories and nutrient density helps you fit this meal into any weight loss plan.
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Nutrition facts for butternut squash soup
The calories and macros for this butternut squash soup is 133 calories, 24 g carbs, 3 g fat, and 4 grams of protein.
Toppings ideas for Butternut Squash Soup:
- croutons
- pumpkin seeds
- Red pepper flakes
- Turkey bacon
- Light sour cream
- Green onions
- Chives
- Sage
- Caramelized onions
- Creme Fraiche
- Chili peppers
- cooked ground pork
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
This is a light soup, ideal if you are looking healthy and packed with nutrients that warms your soul. This also works great as an appetizer or a side dish that goes along with a sandwich or salad.
Light and Healthy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Heat olive oil In a large pot. Cook carrots, onions, celery and garlic until golden brown. Just a couple of minutes.
- Add butternut squash, potato and chicken broth. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Cook until butternut squash and potato are soft, about 15 minutes. Add salt, sage and cayenne pepper.
- Portion into a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and heat though one more time.
- Serve with sour cream and croutons.
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