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Ingredients
- Creamy Winter Squash Soup
- 4 Strips of Bacon
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- 1 cup sliced Shitake Mushrooms, Stems Removed
- 2 Whole Cayenne Peppers, Seeded and Diced
- 1 Whole Red Bell Pepper, Roasted, Seeded and Diced
- 8 Cups Roasted Winter Squash
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 1/2 cup Unfiltered Apple Juice
- 1 cup Cranberry Juice
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
- 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. Allspice
- 1/8 tsp. Cloves
- 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Powder
- 1 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Basil
- 1 tsp. Chopped Fresh Sage
- 1 tsp. Chopped Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
- 1/2 tsp. Chopped Fresh Thyme
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1649g | |
| Calories 1457 | |
| Calories from Fat 750 | 51% |
| Total Fat 83.85g | 105% |
| Saturated Fat 36.59g | 146% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium 2302mg | 96% |
| Potassium 3874mg | 111% |
| Total Carbs 126.47g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 60% |
| Sugars 67.23g | 45% |
| Protein 60.98g | 98% |
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