Butternut Squash Soup~ 5-2 diet

Thick, creamy and delicious butternut squash soup that’s low fat and very filling.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

I Butternut Squash

1 granny smith Apple

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 small white onion

1 teaspoon olive oil

500 ml water

Method:

1. Peel the squash, cut and discard the seeds and chop into small cubes.

2. Chop the apple into small cubes

3. Peel the onion and dice it finely.

4. Put the squash and apple in a large microwavable bowl with lid and add 250 ml water.

5. Cover and cook for 10 minutes in the microwave until the squash is fully cooked.

6. Put oil in a pan and place it on medium heat.Once the oil is hot add the onion and saute until translucent and soft but still pink in colour.

7. Add the cooked squash and add another 250 ml water to the pan with the onions and bring the soup to a simmer.

8. Add the salt and black pepper and stir.

9. Transfer the soup to a blender jug and carefully blend to a smooth texture.(You may need to do this in two batches)

10. Return the blended soup to the saucepan and reheat to a slow simmer.

11.Turn off the heat and serve the soup into serving bowl.Garnish with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.

Calories per serving	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
132	29	3	1171	1188	11

This soup can be part of the 5- diet, its is approximately 132 calories per serving ( 1 bowl of soup)

NB-Bagel not included in calorie count.

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48 thoughts on “Butternut Squash Soup~ 5-2 diet”

Barefoot Mahala

February 28, 2014 at 5:43 pm

I love butternut squash soup, although I've never put apple in before.I'll be giving this a go, Thanks

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February 28, 2014 at 8:41 pm

The slight sharpness from Granny smith apple helps to balance the sweetness from the squash.

Francene Stanley

February 28, 2014 at 6:24 pm

This sounds delicious. Pumpkin soup is one of my favorites. I've never heard of adding an apple, although I imagine it would improve the flavor.
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February 28, 2014 at 8:42 pm

The apple reduces the sweetness from the squash as granny smiths are fairlt tart in taste.

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February 28, 2014 at 6:40 pm

That sounds delicious! I've never made a butternut squash soup before!

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February 28, 2014 at 10:30 pm

its easy nad quick to make with lots of flavour.

Fiona

February 28, 2014 at 7:13 pm

I think I'll have to make this for my son, he likes butternut squash. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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March 2, 2014 at 2:10 pm

You are welcome Fiona, I hope your son enjoys this lovely soup.

Choclette

February 28, 2014 at 8:08 pm

I think squash soup is probably my absolute favourite. I love the colour as well as the flavour. Your photos are gorgeous.

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February 28, 2014 at 8:42 pm

Thanks for the lovely compliment.

Sophie Bowns

February 28, 2014 at 8:29 pm

I adore butternut squash soup!

Carsonsmummy

February 28, 2014 at 8:39 pm

Love the apple twist, can imagine it really bringing out the flavour well. x
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Javelin Warrior

February 28, 2014 at 9:06 pm

This soup sounds delicious and I love the use of butternut squash. The apple sounds like it would pair wonderfully with the squash…

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March 1, 2014 at 8:27 pm

Thanks Javelin its a winner this soup.

Unknown

February 28, 2014 at 9:25 pm

Look yummy and i'm loving how low in carbs this is…I know what i'm eating tomorrow x

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February 28, 2014 at 10:29 pm

hi Sarah I hope you enjoy making and eating the soup as much as we did.

Kathryn

February 28, 2014 at 9:28 pm

This looks delish!! I love all your recipes!

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February 28, 2014 at 9:47 pm

Great recipe and not because it is low fat as I believe that good fats are more important. I notice it has olive oil, its great 🙂 low but good fat.

I love butternut squash and certainly I will bookmark this page.

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March 1, 2014 at 8:27 pm

I hope you enjoy making and eating it.

bookworm

February 28, 2014 at 10:59 pm

I am on Weight Watchers and this is a perfect soup-the only points value would be in the olive oil, and having a small amount each day of certain oils is a requirement f the program. Alana from the UBC.

Emma White

March 1, 2014 at 1:06 pm

Dare I admit this is something that I have never eaten yet looks amazing

Rebecca Smith

March 1, 2014 at 2:39 pm

I've never tried butternut squash soup but you've inspired me to give it a go now!

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March 1, 2014 at 5:38 pm

Nice recipe, I will give it a go next time. I like the photograph it comes with it!

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March 1, 2014 at 8:26 pm

Thanks Kate.

Salma – The Write Balance

March 1, 2014 at 6:03 pm

That looks delicious and pretty simple to make.

Unknown

March 1, 2014 at 8:15 pm

This sounds lovely, and is perfect for my diet! Will have to try it out and see how well I do, Jess xx

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March 1, 2014 at 8:26 pm

Jessica it will be perfect for your diet as its low in calories but really filling.

Sylvia F.

March 2, 2014 at 9:24 am

Apples must be a great addition to it! Lovely warming soup Nayna!

Jacqueline Meldrum

March 2, 2014 at 10:24 am

I'm loving your soups just now Nayna. You will have to start submitting them to No Croutons Required. Any veggie soup or salad can be entered now. Lisa is hosting this month over at Lisa's Kitchen.