Healthy Recipes Healthy Soup Recipes Spicy Butternut Squash Soup 3.2 (6) 6 Reviews This silky-smooth butternut soup gets a hit of spice from chipotle, cloves and cumin. Adapted from Chef Jesús González, Chef of La Cocina Que Canta at Rancho La Puerta. By Jesús González Updated on October 11, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 45 mins Additional Time: 35 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Low Fat Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ pounds butternut or other winter squash (1 small to medium) 1 teaspoon canola oil 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 carrot, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile (see Tip) ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 6 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives or chopped parsley Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut squash in half and seed. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut-side down (see Tip). Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop out flesh when cool enough to handle. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onion and carrot and stir to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the squash flesh, cumin, chipotle to taste and cloves. Add broth and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches) until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a drizzle of yogurt and sprinkle of chives (or parsley). Tips Tips: Chipotle peppers are dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. Ground chipotle can be found in the specialty-spice section of most supermarkets. For easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate the soup for up to 3 days. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 104 Calories 3g Fat 18g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 104 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 7g Protein 2g 5% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Vitamin A 11971IU 239% Vitamin C 23mg 25% Folate 38mcg 10% Sodium 544mg 24% Calcium 118mg 9% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 41mg 10% Potassium 474mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved