Category: Main Course
Winter Squash and Lentil Bisque - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Weknicely
A rich blend of true fall favorites-squash, apples, onions and lentils-is topped with broiled cheese bread. This bisque is “souper”!
Pump up Potassium:
Potassium can blunt the effect of salt on blood pressure. Good sources of potassium include bananas, raisings, tomato sauce and winter squash.
Recipe Source: http://www.eatbetteramerica...
Ingredients
2 medium butternut or acron squash, cooked, peeled and chopped
2 medium green apples, chopped (2 cups)
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup apple juice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
14 oz) vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried lentils (4 oz), sorted, rinsed
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
6 slices (1/4 inch thick) French bread
Additional chopped red onion, if desired
Instructions
1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat squash, apples, onion, applesauce, apple juice, nutmeg, red pepper and 1 cup of the broth to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes.
2. In blender or food processor, place squash mixture. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth; return mixture to saucepan. Stir in lentils and remaining broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
3. Set oven control to broil. Sprinkle cheese on bread slices. Place on rack in broiler pan. Broil bread with tops 3 inches from heat about 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Top each serving of soup with slice of cheese bread and chopped onion.
Nutritional Information:
1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 410mg; Total Carbohydrate 48g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 18g); Protein 12g
Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 370%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 20%; Iron 20%
Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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