Copycat Panera Squash Soup Recipe - Vegetarian [with VIDEO]
"This Copycat Panera Squash Soup tastes just like the original, but I made it a bit healthier! Now you can have your favorite soup all year!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 small yellow onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
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2 pounds chopped butternut squash (about 6 heaping cups)
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3 small carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
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3-4 cups vegetable broth
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2 cups apple cider or apple juice (do NOT use apple cider vinegar)
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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dash of nutmeg
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1/2 cup pumpkin puree
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 ounces low-fat (neufchatel) cream cheese
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1 tablespoon brown sugar, more to taste
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salt to taste
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heavy cream, optional
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