When I was fortunate enough to attend Pritikin for two weeks ten years ago or so, I thoroughly enjoyed all of the hot soups they had for our breaks. Here is a current feature.
Two Squash Soup
Very healthy and slimming. Lots of vitamins, fiber, and other nutrients from all the vegetables. And very low in calorie density! A bowl contains just 100 calories. A bowl of regular squash soup, which is often loaded with fatty, heart-damaging ingredients like butter and cream, can easily tally up 400 calories.
Ingredients
Makes
12 (8-ounce servings)
1 cup onions, chopped
1 butternut squash, cut in half and seeds scooped out
2 acorn squash, cut in halves and seeds scooped out
3½ tablespoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons white pepper
3½ tablespoons apple juice concentrate
2 quarts low-sodium vegetable stock
½ cup Italian parsley, minced
1 stem fresh rosemary
Methods:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roast one-half of chopped onions and all the squash halves in oven until fork tender (cut sides down), about 25 minutes. Scoop out the insides of each squash. Pour scooped-out squash and remaining ingredients, except parsley and rosemary, into a stockpot.
Adjust seasonings to taste, if needed. Cook for about 20 minutes on stove.
Puree soup thoroughly. Add rosemary and let infuse for 3 minutes then remove.
Add parsley and serve.
Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
