A good soup is always a frugal standby in my house. Now that the weather is getting colder and the winter squashes are a plenty, it’s time for some of that hot, comforting spiced goodness.
In addition to the fact that they make a yummy soup, winter squashes have many health benefits. Did you know they have been found to have anti-cancer type effects? That they have shown to reduce lung cancer risks by 27%? And most importantly for pregnant and nursing moms, that they are rich in folate which may help prevent birth defects? Of course, as an orange vegetable you can be sure they are packed with vitamin A and C too (links).
What is your favorite way to eat squash?
Winter Squash Soup
1 1/2 Tbsp oil
1 lb. seeded winter squash
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 cups vegetable stock
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp miso
Directions:
Heat oil in large pot. Add squash, onions, and stock. Cover and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir in nutmeg and cinnamon and garlic. Thin the miso in some of the hot broth and then add to the soup. Finally, blend the soup in a blender or with a blender wand until smooth. This is best if allowed to cool and then re-heated. Serve with chopped parsley, croutons, sour cream, toasted seeds and chunky bread.
This post is a part of The Nourishing Gourmet’s Pennywise Platter Carnival. Head on over to read some more yummy, healthy and frugal recipes. I am also taking part in Vanderbilt Wife’s Family Recipe Fridays, Food Renegade’s Fight Back Fridays, Mom Trend’s Friday Feasts, Anne Kroeker’s Food On Fridays and Designs by Gollum’s Foodie Friday
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I just made butternut squash soup Tuesday night. And it made it ton. Miso sounds like a good addition. I may try that sometime. THough, I stick blended my soup until it was smooth. And you are right, totally soup weather!
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Ack! Thank youfor mentioning you blend yours. I totally forgot to say that. I do too! Just fixed it!
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That soup looks so rich! And I never would have thought of using miso in the soup. Great idea! We love miso.
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perfect comforting soup for a fall evening! nice picture too!
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Melodie, I love how simple this recipe sounds and so delicious, too! And look at that creamy bowl of goodness. Oh, YUM! Thanks for sharing. I’m going to copy this down for sure…
Happy Foodie Friday…
XO,
Sheila
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What a lovely soup. My favorite way to prepare squash is to roast it. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
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Squash soup is one of my favorite things to make in the cool weather that we have been having. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your soup!
I just found you through Ann Kroeker…I nursed my son until he was over 2 1/2 and daughter looks like she’s going strong too (@ 16 mos.)! Great blog title!
I wanted to invite you to link up to the October fest Carnival of Super Foods next Thursday at Kitchen Stewardship – this recipe has 3 super foods (garlic, fermented soy and onions) so it would apply, or probably a ton of others on your site. See more details here: http://www.kitchenstewardship......uidelines/
Thanks!
Katie
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This soup looks comforting and healthy!!!!!! My fav way to eat squash is usually cut into circles and sauteed and then sprinkled with a little parmesan cheese.
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