Butternut Squash Soup

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add squash, broth, nutmeg, and white pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.

Purée soup in saucepan with hand-held immersion blender or in batches in food processor or blender. Return soup to saucepan.

Stir in half-and-half; heat through. Add additional half-and-half, if necessary, to thin soup to desired consistency.

Serving Suggestion: Garnish with a swirl of fat-free half-and-half or a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Tip: Butternut squash is a type of winter squash, and is an excellent source of beta-carotene. It’s also a very good source of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.