It is official — souping is the new juicing. With the colder weather upon us, a nice bowl of warm soup is the perfect dish. This heart health butternut squash soup is an amazing seasonal dish for the colder weather. Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients.
Black pepper:
It is the most popular spice in the world, and for good reason. It speeds up metabolism, which is great for weight loss. An ingredient in black pepper called piperine inhibits the spreading of rectal cancer cells, according to a study published in Experimental and Molecular Pathology.
Butternut squash:
Winter squash is packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and manganese, which protect the body from disease-causing free radicals. Squash is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to heart health.
Onions:
Onions are an excellent source of a sulfur molecule called Onionin A, which inhibits the activity of the white blood cells that cause inflammation. Onions are also packed with antioxidants, the most potent being quercetin. This antioxidant also provides anti-inflammatory benefits.
Directions:
• Dice one butternut squash into small 1-inch pieces
• In a large saucepan, melt two tablespoons of butter
• Add 1 chopped onion to the butter and cook until soft
• Add the diced squash and 6 cups of chicken stock
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes
• Remove squash pieces and puree in a blender
• Return puree back to the pot
• Add a few pinches of salt and black pepper to taste
• Remove from heat and serve
Make sure ingredients are organic
Enjoy this heart health butternut squash soup!
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2. “Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Squash, Winter, Butternut, Cooked, Baked, without Salt.” Self Nutrition Data. Self Nutrition Data, n.d. Web. 09 Nov. 2015.
