Curried Butternut Squash Soup
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (2 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 teaspoons plain low-fat yogurt, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a 6-quart stockpot. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft but not brown, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the butternut squash, broth, curry powder and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat stir in honey and puree with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
  2. Ladle into serving bowls and add a dollop of yogurt.
RECIPE BACKSTORY
Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger on the Food Network.