Colombian Ahuyama Soup

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This is a creamy butternut squash ('ahuyama' is the South American name) soup that is easy to make and even children will eat. You can substitute pumpkin or hubbard squash if you like, and vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

Submitted by Marian
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon curry powder

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 4 ½ quarts chicken broth

  • 2 ½ pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

  • ½ cup light cream

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, curry powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the onion has turned translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.

  2. Stir the chicken stock and squash into the onion mixture. Simmer the soup over medium heat until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, and stir in the nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and peanut butter. Transfer the mixture in batches to a blender or food processor; blend until smooth, slowly pouring in the cream. Reheat soup if necessary, but do not boil. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
3g Fat
15g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 35mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 445mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.