Squash Pear Soup

HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS
  • Low-Fat, Low-Sodium
Summary
  • Serves:10
  • Serving Size:10.5 Oz. (298.6g)
  • Prep Time:15 min
  • Cooking Time:39 min - 40 min
  • Ready In:55 min
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. (22.5mL) Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend
  • 3 lb. (1.4kg) squash - hubbard, turban or butternut, halved and seeded
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 Tbsp. (15mL) butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. (15mL) fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 3 cups (720mL) low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups (480mL) water
  • 10 tsp (50mL) low fat sour cream
  • chopped parsley (optional)
Directions
  • 1. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Place squash in microwave for 5 - 8 minutes or until tender.
  • 2. Remove squash and place sweet potato in microwave, making sure it is pierced. Cook 5 - 8 minutes or until soft.
  • 3. Scoop out squash flesh, discard skin, peel and thickly slice sweet potato.
  • 4. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and cook, stirring until onion is tender.
  • 5. Add squash, sweet potatoes, pears, ginger, Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend, chicken stock and water. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • 6. Puree soup in blender.
  • 7. Serve soup hot topped with low fat sour cream and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. Size 10.5 Oz. (298.6g)

Servings: 10

Amount/Serving  
Calories 111
Total Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 54mg
Potassium 578mg
Total Carb. 21g
Protein 4g

Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, dietary fibers, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

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