Winter Squash Soup
Serves: 6
Adapted from:
From the Farm to the Table, p.12
Hispanic Health Council
University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium chopped onions
- 2 medium chopped carrots
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 large winter squash (about 4 cups of cubed squash)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon dried basil
Directions
- In a large saucepan, warm oil over medium heat.
- Stir in onions and carrots.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, covered.
- Stir in the canned tomato with juice, chicken broth, squash, garlic powder and herbs.
- Bring soup to a simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes, until squash is tender.
Español
Sopa de Calabaza de Invierno
Rinde: 6 porciones
Está basada en:
From the Farm to the Table, p.12
Hispanic Health Council
University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension
Ingredients
- 1 cucharada de aceite de oliva
- 2 cebollas medianas picadas
- 2 zanahorias medianas picadas
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 5 tazas de caldo de pollo o de verduras, bajo en sodio
- 1 large winter squash (about 4 cups of cubed squash)
- 1 1/2 cucharadas de orégano deshidratado
- 1 1/2 cucharadas de albahaca deshidratada
Directions
- En una sartén grande, caliente el aceite sobre fuego mediano.
- Integre las cebollas y zanahorias.
- Cocine durante 5 minutos, con tapa.
- Integre el canned tomato with juice, caldo de pollo, calabazas hervidas, garlic powder y las hierbas aromáticas.
- Baje el fuego y cocine, con tapa, durante 30 minutos, until squash is tender.
Winter Squash
Benefits:
- Vitamin A for healthy vision and skin.
- Potassium to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level.
- Fiber to help keep you regular.
Other Serving Ideas:
- Microwave squash for 5 minutes. Slice squash in half. Scoop out seeds. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave for 15-20 minutes. Scoop out filling and mash with fork. Add salt and pepper.
- Add peeled and cubed winter squash to stews, soups, and casseroles.
Storage:
- Store uncut winter squash in a dark, cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
- Cut winter squash will last in the refrigerator for 1 week if well wrapped.