Did you know that butternut squash is considered a starchy vegetable? But you get quite the bang for your buck – one cup of this squash provides 15 grams of carbohydrate so if you’re trying to keep your meals between 30-45g, you can enjoy 2-3 cups of this soup! Served with fish and topped with pecans, this soup will steal your heart and balance your blood sugars.
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Apple Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
servings
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Ingredients
Veggies
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 1 large carrot chopped
- 1/2 onion chopped
Wholesome Carbs
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash, cubed
- 1 apple chopped
Lean Proteins
- 2 filets fish your choice
Healthy Fats
- olive oil
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1-2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon tumeric
- Optional garnish: balsamic vinegar and pecans
Ingredients
Veggies
Wholesome Carbs
Lean Proteins
Healthy Fats
Seasonings
|
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add onion, carrot and celery. Saute until soft. Add ginger, apples and butternut squash, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add stock and turmeric and bring to a simmer. Place fish in stock and poach until done, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Turn heat off soup and puree using a blender.
- Pour soup into bowls and top with flaked fish, pecans and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Ashley Thomas.
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