The slightly sweet flavor of winter squash is delightful with spicy curry in this side-dish soup recipe.

ingredients
2 1/2   pounds   winter squash, such as butternut, acorn or hubbard, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 1/2   cups   water OR chicken broth
1/2   cup   orange juice
2    tablespoons   butter
1      medium onion, chopped
1      clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2   teaspoons   curry powder
1 1/4   teaspoons   salt
    Ground red pepper, to taste
    Fresh lemon juice (optional)
directions
Place squash in saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Simmer until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain.
Return squash to saucepan. Mash with water or broth and juice.
Heat butter in skillet. Add onion, garlic and curry powder; saute until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Lower heat; cover and cook until onion is very soft, about 12 minutes.
Add to squash. Heat through.
Working in batches if necessary, puree squash mixture in processor or blender until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if desired. Heat through.
NUTRITION INFORMATION

Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 145, Fat, total (g) 6, chol. (mg) 16, sat. fat (g) 4, carb. (g) 24, fiber (g) 6, pro. (g) 2, sodium (mg) 736, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet