Sopa de Calabaza

Preparation Time15 mins Cooking Time40 mins Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Information

Calories

300 (per serving)

Calories from Fat

160 (per serving)

Total Fat

18g (per serving)

Saturated Fat

9g (per serving)

Cholesterol

40mg (per serving)

Sodium

1440mg (per serving)

Total Carbs

33g (per serving)

Dietary Fiber

5g (per serving)

Sugars

7g (per serving)

Protein

4g (per serving)

Calcium

20% (per serving)

Iron

10% (per serving)

Vitamin C

90% (per serving)

Vitamin A

520% (per serving)

Ingredients List
  1. 1/4 cup Country Crock® spread
  2. 1 small onion, finely chopped
  3. 2 1/2 lbs. fresh calabaza or butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
  4. 1 garlic
  5. 3 cups water *
  6. 2 tbsp. Knorr® Granulated Bouillon Chicken Flavor
  7. 1 cup light cream or half and half

Directions

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1. Melt Country Crock® Spread in 4-quart saucepot over medium heat and cook onion with calabaza, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until almost tender. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in water and Bouillon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until calabaza is tender. Stir in cream; heat through. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

2. Process soup in blender or food processor, in batches, until smooth. Return soup to saucepot. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Garnish, if desired, with crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.