Spicy Squash Soup

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups low-salt chicken broth, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 cups cubed peeled acorn squash (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 1/4 cup chicken broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add onion and crushed red pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Add remaining 2 3/4 cups broth, squash, salt, and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add rice; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until squash and rice are tender.
  2. Place peanut butter and half of soup in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour puree into a bowl. Repeat with remaining soup, and add to bowl, stirring well. Ladle soup into individual bowls; garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18g 36% DV
Total Fat 19.6g 25% DV
Carbs 48.4g 18% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 7.1g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19711.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1034.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 356.5mcg 40% DV
Vitamin C 63.6mg 71% DV
Calcium 326mg 25% DV
Iron 11mg 61% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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