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CURRIED SQUASH SOUP SWEET POTATO AND PEAR SOUP INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash (2½ lb.) 1 medium onion 1 tsp. canola oil 1½ tsp. grated ginger root 1 tsp. curry powder ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. pepper 3 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth ¼ c. fat-free half-and-half 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small red onion, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks ¾ c. evaporated, nonfat milk ½ tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped, or ¼ tsp. crushed, dried thyme ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ¼ tsp. salt ¹⁄8 tsp. pepper 2 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth ¼ c. fat-free yogurt, preferably Greek-style Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish Starting a meal with a filling, low-fat, low-calorie soup satisfies you so you're less likely to overeat. Roasted vegetables add a naturally sweet flavor and dense, creamy texture to this dish. DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat over to 400 degrees. Halve squash lengthwise and seed. Place cut side down in nonstick roasting pan. Cut onion into wedges; add to pan. Spray onion with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Roast vegetables for 50 minutes or until tender. Remove and peel squash, reserving a few squash pieces for garnish. 3. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger root and cook 2 minutes. Stir in squash, onion, curry powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Add 1 cup broth. Place in blender, purée, and return to saucepan. Stir in remaining broth and half-and-half. Simmer 10 minutes. 4. Garnish with squash, pepper strips and sunflower seeds, and serve. Find a heartwarming, heart-healthy entree in this sweet soup. Fat-free, full of vitamins A and C, and an excellent source of fiber, the dish is perfect for a rainy day, a sick day or any kind of day. DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place sweet potato, pears and onion in a nonstick roasting pan. Spray vegetables and pear with nonstick cooking spray. Toss. Roast for 50 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from oven. 2. Place vegetables and pears in large pot. Add evaporated milk. Purée mixture using an immersion blender. (Or purée in a freestanding blender, in batches if necessary. Return purée to pot.) Add thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and chicken broth to pot. Simmer soup for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Ladle soup into four bowls. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. of yogurt. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Makes 4 (1-cup) servings. Nutritional information per serving: 190 calories, 0.5 g total fat, 7 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates, 430 mg sodium, 5.5 g dietary fiber Add to Your Recipe Book Need some kitchen inspiration? Visit northside.com/lifetime and search our recipe archive for options that are both delicious and healthy. Makes 6 (1-cup) servings. Nutrition information per serving (without garnish): 76 calories; 1 g total fat; 3 g protein; 16 g carbohydrates; 0.33 mg cholesterol; 487 mg sodium; and 4 g dietary fiber Visit northside.com for more articles, videos and healthy recipes. 13 http://www.northside.com/lifetime http://www.northside.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015

Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015
Contents
Northside News
Healthy Living
Gut Feelings
Live Well with COPD
Weighing Your Options
Winter Warmers
What’s Your Sleep Personality?
Northside Directory

Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015

Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 (Page 1)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Contents (Page 2)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Northside News (Page 3)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Healthy Living (Page 4)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Healthy Living (Page 5)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Gut Feelings (Page 6)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Gut Feelings (Page 7)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Live Well with COPD (Page 8)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Live Well with COPD (Page 9)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Weighing Your Options (Page 10)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Weighing Your Options (Page 11)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Winter Warmers (Page 12)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Winter Warmers (Page 13)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - What’s Your Sleep Personality? (Page 14)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Northside Directory (Page 15)
Northside Lifetime of Care - Winter 2015 - Northside Directory (Page 16)
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