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                   Butternut Squash Soup w/ Ginger & Lime
 
 Recipe By     : Mondavi  Winery
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups & Stews
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  cup           onion -- finely chopped
    1 1/2  tablespoons   ginger root -- minced
    3      tablespoons   unsalted butter
    2      large         butternut squash -- peeled and sliced
    2      cups          chicken broth
    2      cups          water
    3      cloves        garlic
    2      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
      1/3  cup           oil
    3      tablespoons   ginger root -- julienned
 
 In a large saucepan, cook the onion & minced ginger in the butter over low
 heat until onion is soft.  Add squash, broth, 2 cups water & the garlic.
 Bring mixture to a boil & simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until squash
 is tender.  Puree mixture in batches in a blender or food processor & then
 return to the pan.  Stir in lime juice, season with salt  & pepper and
 reheat soup.
 
 In a small skillet,  heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot
 & fry julienned ginger.  Float a lime slice in soup & sprinkle with fried
 ginger.
 
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 Per serving: 422 Calories; 29g Fat (58% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 37g
 Carbohydrate; 26mg Cholesterol; 874mg Sodium
 
 Suggested Wine: Chardonnay

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