Serves: 4
Total Calories: 4,274

4 cups homemade Chicken Broth or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water
2 pounds winter squash, such as butternut or acorn
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
pinch of crushed red pepper
salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 Prepare the broth if necessary. Then, peel the squash and remove the seeds. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

2 Pour the oil into a large pot. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the garlic is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the squash and salt to taste.

3 Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 35 minutes or until the squash is very soft.

4 With a slotted spoon, transfer the squash to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the pot with the broth. Bring the soup back to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add a little water if the soup is too thick.

5 Add salt to taste. Stir in the parsley. Serve hot.

From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 4,274
Calories from Fat: 240

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