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Autumn Squash Bisque with Ginger

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 2 cups sliced onions
  • 2 lbs. winter squash, cut into 2-inch cubes (4 generous cups)
  • 2 pears, peeled, and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped, peeled ginger (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)
  • 1⁄2 tsp. thyme
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1⁄2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Directions

  1. Add onions and cook, stirring constantly until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add squash, pears, garlic, ginger and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  3. Add broth and water; bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until squash is tender, 35-45 minutes.
  5. Puree soup, in batches, if necessary, in a blender. (Follow blender directions for pureeing hot liquids.)
  6. Return soup to pot and heat through. Stir in lemon juice.
  7. Garnish each serving with a spoonful of yogurt.
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Butternut Squash Chili

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Butternut Squash Chili

Makes 8-10 servings.

Ingredients

  • butternut squash (If you're finding the squash too hard to cut, you can poke holes in it with a fork and then microwave for a few minutes to soften.)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey or beef
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15.5 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (29 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Wash your hands with water and soap.
  2. Dice the squash, onion and bell pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pot.
  4. Once the oil is hot, brown the ground turkey or beef with the onion, about 10 minutes.
  5. Rinse the beans and add them to the pot.
  6. Add the squash, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices.
  7. Cook all together until the squash is soft, about 30-40 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy! Top with shredded cheese if desired.
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This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.