Recipe of the Month: Butternut Squash Bisque

Warm up this month with this healthy and easy Fall recipe for Butternut Squash Bisque. A delicious puree of butternut squash and sweet potatoes spiced with pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg and fresh ginger, this is sure to be a perfect Fall dinner for the whole family.

Ingredients

•  1/3 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
• 1/2 cup celery finely sliced
• 1/4 cup carrot shredded
• 2 Tbsp ginger root peeled and minced
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cup sweet potatoes peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cup butternut squash peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp thyme
• Pumpkin seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. In stockpot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion, celery, carrot and ginger root. Saute until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until squash is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. In blender, process soup on medium speed until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Strain through China cap (look for a 12" fine strainer).
5. Garnish with pumpkin seeds (optional).

Nutrition Facts (serves 8)

Calories: 90 kcal
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 390 mg
Total Carb: 15 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 2 g

Recipe courtesy of Feed Your Potential 365