Butternut Squash Leek Soup



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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 5teaspoonsolive oil, divided
  • 1 ½cupschopped carrots
  • 1cupchopped leeks, white part only
  • 1cupchopped onions
  • 1poundbutternut squash, cubed
  • 10cupswater
  • ½loafItalian bread, sliced
  • ½teaspoonground allspice
  • ½teaspoonground ginger
  • 1apple, peeled and cubed
  • 3teaspoonsbrown sugar

  • Directions

    Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large stockpot over medium heat. Add carrots, leeks, and onions. Cook and stir until softened and no longer crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Add squash; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover.

    Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently fry bread until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bread to the stockpot; stir in allspice and ginger. Cook, covered, until squash has softened, about 30 minutes.

    Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add apple and brown sugar. Fry until apples are well browned and start to form a crispy crust, 10 to 15 minutes.

    Puree the contents of the stockpot using an immersion blender until smooth and free of chunks. Garnish soup with the caramelized apples.



    Cook's Note:

    Day-old bread is fine. You can also use French bread.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    416 Calories
    9g Fat
    76g Carbs
    10g Protein

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