Butternut Squash Soup
"Good comfort soup. I like to make extra bacon to crumble on top. It does have a little heat to it, so if your taste buds are sensitive, cut back on the red and black peppers. Recipe comes from Southern Living...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 granny smith apple, peeled and finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
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4 (12 ounce) packages frozen butternut squash, thawed or 3 lbs fresh butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
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1 (32 ounce) container fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons honey
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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1/4 cup whipping cream
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sour cream (for garnish)
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ground red pepper (for garnish)
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