Name: Butternut Squash Soup with Persimmon recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil;1 onion, finely chopped;2 carrots, peeled and cubed;1 bay leaf;2 pounds butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed;½ cup dry white wine;4 cups chicken broth;2 persimmons, diced;1 tablespoon white wine vinegar;1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cubed 1 bay leaf 2 pounds butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed ½ cup dry white wine 4 cups chicken broth 2 persimmons, diced 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

166.8 calories carbohydrate: 26.3 g cholesterol: 4 mg fat: 5.2 g fiber: 4.1 g protein: 2.9 g saturatedFat: 0.7 g servingSize: - sodium: 817.2 mg sugar: 6.4 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and bay leaf and cook an additional 5 minutes. Add butternut squash and keep cooking, 5 more minutes.
Pour white wine into the pot and allow to evaporate. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add persimmons. Cover and simmer until squash is soft, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

Persimmon adds an extra splash of color to this yummy butternut squash soup plus a sweet and fruity flavor. Try it! You won't be disappointed. Use vegetable broth if you like it vegetarian.

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