Butternut Squash, tomato and watercress soup
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, sliced
2 small carrots, chopped
1 cup peeled and chopped butternut squash
1 bunch watercress, including stems
2 cup fat free reduced sodium chicken broth
4 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium- high heat Sauté tomatoes, onion, and garlic for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add carrots, squash, watercress and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Add water and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until vegetables are very soft. Remove saucepan from heat and let the soup sit for 15 minutes to cool slightly. In a blender or food processor, puree soup in batches and then return to saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper, Serve and enjoy





