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Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Vitamix Kabocha Squash Soup
Here’s a super easy healthy and delicious soup that came together in minutes thanks to the leftover roasted kabocha squash sitting in the fridge and my Vitamix (affiliate link).
I just tossed everything into my Vitamix blender (affiliate link) and let it blend for 5 minutes, and like magic: low fat kabocha squash soup, in about the same time it would take to open and heat up a can. (I fancied it up for the picture by drizzling it with a little enlightened creme fraiche)
Recipe Notes
I adapted it from a recipe that appears in the cookbook that came with my Vitamix, which called for acorn squash, but I think any cooked winter squash would work. Seasoned with a hint of maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice, this skinny squash soup is perfect for fall.
I’ve had my Vitamix (affiliate link) for a couple of years now, but I gotta tell you that I fell in love with it all over again yesterday when I got caught up in a demonstration for the latest and greatest model going on at Costco last week. Watching, listening, and tasting, I was reminded of why I bought it in the first place and realized I’m not using it as much as I should, even though it’s sitting right here on my counter.
I’d forgotten how quick and easy this powerful blender can turn fresh fruits and vegetables into healthy tasty soups and sorbets. So, I’ve relocated the recipe book to the kitchen, where I can refer to it more often.
If you don’t have a Vitamix you can make this squash soup with a regular blender (affiliate link) and/or food processor (affiliate link) and then heat it on the stove.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Easy Low Fat Kabocha Squash Soup?
According to my calculations, each generous serving has just 70 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
2 SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 PointsPlus (Old plan)
What is Kabocha Squash?
Kabocha squash is a winter squash in the shape of a short, fat pumpkin with dark green skin and some whitish stripes.
The flavor and texture is similar to a cross between sweet potato and pumpkin and it’s somewhat sweeter than butternut squash.
These squash are also known as Japanese pumpkins and typically weigh around 2 to 3 pounds. They are in season from late summer through early fall, but you can probably find them year round.
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Low Fat Kabocha Squash Soup Made in the Vitamix
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low fat evaporated milk
- 2 cups cooked Kabocha squash (acorn or butternut would work too)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Blend for 4 to 5 minutes or until you see heavy steam escaping from the vented lid.
- If the soup is too thick, add more chicken stock, water or milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Season to taste with Salt and pepper.
- Alternatively, you can process the mixture in your blender (affiliate link) or food processor (affiliate link) until creamy and then transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 2 SmartPoints (Green plan) 2 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 2 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 2 PointsPlus (Old plan) If you don’t have a Vitamix you can make this squash soup with a regular blender or food processor and then heat it on the stove.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
A few more Weight Watchers friendly squash soups
- Simple Butternut Squash Soup (A Veggie Venture)
- Ginger Scented Apple Squash Soup (Weight Watchers)
- Slow Cooker Squash Apple Soup (Simple-Nourished-Living)
- Butternut Squash Soup with Sage (SkinnyTaste)
What a delightful soup!!!! And so darn easy too!!! Love the recipe. Bookmarking it.