Butternut squash as the base for soup recipes creates a sweet and nutty flavor, a creamy consistency and a bowlful of nutrients! This satisfying butternut squash dumpling soup is brimming with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Its colorful presentation makes it a perfect choice for holiday gatherings. Butternut squash is fat-free, high in fiber, low in sodium and is an excellent source of both vitamins A and C. Bon Appetit!
Choose organic ingredients when available:
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, cleaned & sliced
- 3 carrots, cleaned and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (if needed)
- 3 cups low-sodium butternut squash soup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 9 frozen vegan or vegetarian dumplings
- 9 large frozen red shrimp, thawed
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Handful baby spinach (about 1-cup)
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, sweat onions with mushrooms and carrots for about 10 minutes. If needed, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add butternut squash soup, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and then add the dumplings. Lower the heat and simmer for 7 minutes. Add shrimp and optional hot pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 minutes more. Add a handful of spinach. Turn off heat and stir the spinach into the soup to wilt the spinach. This butternut squash soup serves 3.
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