Apple, Butternut Squash and Quinoa Soup
Prep Time 35 min
Cook Time 25 Min
Servings 8
Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup truRoots® Organic Quinoa
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups diced butternut squash
- 2 cups Santa Cruz Organic® Apple Sauce
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or other sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus additional for garnish
- 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 bag dehydrated apple chips, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1
MELT butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic cooking until onions are softened. Stir in, quinoa, chicken broth, squash, apple sauce, agave nectar, cinnamon, sage and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until quinoa and squash are cooked, about 15 to 18 minutes. Allow soup to cool slightly. Stir cream into soup.
- Step 2
PROCESS soup in batches in blender or food processor, carefully, until smooth. Return soup to saucepan.
- Step 3
SERVE soup warm or at room temperature in bowls, cups or in small glasses as shooters. Garnish each serving with apple chips and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Serving size
(8)
- Calories 250
- Calories from Fat90g
- Total Fat 10g
- Saturated Fat 4.5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat -1g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 25mg
- Sodium 380mg
- Total Carbohydrates 39g
- Dietary Fiber 4g
- Sugars 21g
- Protein 4g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet