Gingered Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Soup
Make a tasty and healthy soup with butternut squash and sweet potato. Freshly grated ginger adds flavor and a little kick.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated or finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium Yukon gold or russet potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon dry or medium-dry sherry
- 6 tablespoon plain nonfat yogurt for garnish
Instructions
In a heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-low heat; add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and cook, stirring, about 1 minute, until it begins to smell fragrant; add squash, sweet potatoes, potato, stock, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Puree soup, using a hand blender, regular blender, or food processor. Return to the pot, stir, and add sherry. Taste and adjust seasonings. To serve, heat through and ladle into bowls; garnish with yogurt.