Solid Gold Squash Soup Thaw frozen squash in the microwave oven while cooking the onion and spices for this all-but-instant creamy soup.
Ingredients
* 1-1/2 teaspoons cooking oil
* 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
* 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 2 12-ounce packages frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
* 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 1 cup apple juice or apple cider
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt or fat-free dairy sour cream
* Finely chopped pistachio nuts (optional)
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, curry powder, and ground ginger. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add squash, chicken broth, apple juice, and salt. Heat through. Ladle into soup bowls. Top each serving with a swirl of yogurt or sour cream. If desired, sprinkle with pistachio nuts. Makes 4 servings.
