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Low Carb Soups

Wedx - 8-10-2008 at 12:55 PM

Hi,

I know you wanted 15g or lower, but here is a recipe with 15g carbs.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

25g sunflower seeds

1 small butternut squash, about 700g, halved and with seeds scooped out

25g butter

1 small onion, chopped

1 large potato, peeled and diced

1 litre vegetable stock

142ml pot single cream

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Scatter the sunflower seeds on a baking tray and cook in the oven for about 6 mins, or until lightly toasted.

2. Place the squash on a baking tray, cut side up, dot with half the butter and bake for 45 mins, r until tender when pierced with a knife. Scoop out the flesh. Melt the rest of the butter in a pan and fry the onion until soft. Add the potato, squash and stock. Cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 mins.

3. Puree in a blender and return to the pan. Add the cream and reheat until piping hot, but not boiling. Season, and serve sprinkled with sunflower seeds.

PER SERVING

CALORIES 225

CARBS 15G

FAT 18G

SATURATED FAT 8G

Hope this helps