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Acorn Squash and Apple Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Acorn Squash and Apple Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Acorn Squash and Apple Soup makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Acorn Squash and Apple Soup are:

1 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 rib of celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 Tbsp butter
1 acorn squash, peeled, seeds removed, chopped
1 tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped (squash and apple should be at a 3 to 1 ratio)
3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth if vegetarian)
Pinches of nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper

Here is how you make Acorn Squash and Apple Soup:

Combine butter, onion, garlic, celery, and carrot in large saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes. Add squash, apple, and broth. Bring to boil. Simmer for 10-20 minutes or until squash is soft. Puree. Add spices to taste.Makes approximately four 2-cup servings, or 5-6 smaller ones.*I think you could use EVOO in this, but the butter lends itself to the overall sweet-and-savoriness of the dish. Besides, in moderation, some butter can actually be a bit good for you! If in doubt, please read "Real Food: What to Eat and Why" by Kendra Planck. Yum!**To make this vegetarian (or even vegan), use oil instead of butter, and vegetable broth instead of chicken.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVELYMRSB.

The nutritional information for Acorn Squash and Apple Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 106.0

• Total Fat: 3.3 g
• Cholesterol: 11.4 mg
• Sodium: 801.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 2.1 g