Well, autumn is among us and we are being bombarded with gourds. The good thing about them is that they keep for a long time and you don’t have to know what you’re going to do with them immediately. So, after I let this marinate on top of the fridge for a week, I came up with this.

Warm up from the winter weather with a helping of this butternut squash soup that’s sure to hit the spot. Healthy without sacrificing taste, this recipe is entirely vegan so you can indulge in bowl after bowl, guilt-free. Almond Breeze Almondmilk offers all the flavor of classic heavy cream, only dairy-free for a nutritious alternative. Earthy and sweet, a quick topping of sliced green onions and crunchy pumpkin seeds is all that’s needed to make it special enough for company.

I was craving soup one day and came up with this while making it. It's very hard to mess up. You can play around with it too. You can use Sage which is more classic in butternut squash soup instead of rosemary and thyme. You can play around with it to suit how you like it.

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This recipe was shared by my friend Jennifer.

This type of squash has a fragrant aroma but is not as dense as our local pumpkins. Enjoy this butternut squash soup with crispy buttered bread or, for a healthier option, with whole wheat bread. It's an easy and light breakfast.

For the Performance Triad, please use the nutrient & serving size information provided below.Recipe Analysis: (1 serving = 1 cup)Per Serving: 124 calories; 2 g protein; 5 g fat, 21 g carbs (10.5 carbs: 1 protein)Recipe = 5 servings of vegetables, 2 servings of fruit (1 vegetable per serving, 0.5 fruit per serving)*This recipe is from Jennifer Beeman, Womak Army Medical Center, Ft. Bragg, NC.

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