Cream of Leek Soup in Acorn Cups
Serves 6
Time 55 min
Sweet baked acorn squash halves serve as bowls for this creamy leek soup flavored with rolled oats. Make sure to scoop out small spoonfuls of the squash with each bite of soup.
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Ingredients
- 3 small acorn squash
- 3 large leeks
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or 2 tablespoons white miso
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Method
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
Cut a small slice off the skin side of each half to make a squash bowl that won't roll over.
Bake, skin side down, until tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
While squash is baking, cut leeks in half lengthwise and thinly slice.
Wash thoroughly and drain.
In a large pot, sauté leeks in oil until wilted.
Add 7 cups water, oats, and salt and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer 40 minutes.
Purée soup in small batches, leaving some texture to the soup.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Place each baked acorn squash half in separate bowls.
Ladle soup into acorn bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 170 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 36g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 4g protein.
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Ingredients
- 3 small acorn squash
- 3 large leeks
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or 2 tablespoons white miso
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish