Spicy Acorn Squash Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed (1/2 to 1)
• 3 cups acorn squash, cubed, peeled (1-1/4 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
• 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
• fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place 1/4 cup chicken broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
• 2 add onion and crushed red pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
• 3 add remaining 2-3/4 cups broth, squash, salt, and water; bring to a boil.
• 4 cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 5 add rice; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until squash and rice are tender.
• 6 place peanut butter and half of soup in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
• 7 pour puree into a bowl.
• 8 repeat with remaining soup, and add to bowl, stirring well.