Acorn Squash Soup
with Light Cream


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Ingredients:
 
1/2 cup croutons
1-1/4 cups light cream
2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
4 cups vegetable broth

 
Directions:

Scrape all pulp from squash and discard the shell. Combine the pulp with the stock in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 3 cups.

Remove from the heat and transfer the squash mixture to a blender or food processor.

Add remaining ingredients, except croutons. Season with salt and pepper to taste and purée.

Serve with croutons.

 
 
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