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Jalapeño-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup





Yields
Makes 6 to 8 servings



Total Time
1 hr

This smooth-and-spicy butternut squash soup becomes a quick weeknight dinner when you use packages of peeled and cut squash, sold in the produce aisle of most grocery stores. 

Jalapeño-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup




Dan Goldberg
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 6 cloves garlic, chopped
 2 tablespoons grated ginger
 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and chopped
 1 tablespoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
 4 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-in. cubes
 3 cups chicken broth
 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  Crème fraîche (optional)
Step 1
1

Heat olive oil in a 4- to 5-qt. pot over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, jalapeño, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not yet browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cayenne and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add squash, broth, brown sugar, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

In a blender, purée the soup in batches until smooth, then pour back into the pot. Stir in cream and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot, with a swirl of crème fraîche if you like.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g8%

Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 7.6mg3%
Sodium 1098mg48%
Total Carbohydrate 30g11%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g15%
Protein 3.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.