bunyan's diabetic acorn squash and apple soup

Name: Bunyan's Diabetic Acorn Squash and Apple Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 - acorn squash, halved and seeded; 3 cup(s) low sodium chicken stock; 2 - tart green apples, cored, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1 cup(s) apple juice, unsweetened; 2 teaspoon(s) ginger, peeled and fresh grated; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) yogurt, low-fat, plain; 4 tablespoon(s) fresh chives, chopped

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Paul Bushay

Mesa, AZ

Updated on Mar 24, 2010

If you have a stick blender you can puree it right the pot so you don't have to dirty your blender or food processor

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - acorn squash, halved and seeded
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
2 - tart green apples, cored, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup apple juice, unsweetened
2 teaspoons ginger, peeled and fresh grated
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon yogurt, low-fat, plain
4 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

How To Make bunyan's diabetic acorn squash and apple soup

Step 1

Place squash cut side down on rack set over gently simmering water in saucepan; Cover and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Cool squash slightly; Scoop pulp from shells.
Step 3

Combine 1/4 cup chicken stock, apples and onion in heavy medium saucepan; Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes
Step 4

Add squash pulp, remaining chicken stock, apple juice, ginger and salt; Cover and simmer until ingredients are very tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 5

Puree soup in batches in processor or blender.
Step 6

Strain through sieve into clean saucepan, pressing puree with back of spoon; Reheat soup gently.
Step 7

Add lemon juice; Season with salt and generous amount of pepper.
Step 8

Ladle into bowls; Garnish with yogurt and chives.
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