Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry
Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry blends sweet squash and pears with warm spices and a splash of sherry for a silky, aromatic bowl. Tender shrimp add a delicate seafood note while cinnamon, nutmeg, and curry create gentle depth. Serve it on a cool evening or as an elegant starter for a fall dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the cubed squash, milk, and chicken broth in a saucepan. Season with salt, pepper, curry powder, celery salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the milk from scorching, until the squash is tender.
- 2
Add 1/2 the shrimp and 1/2 the pears to the soup and bring it to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque. Transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return it to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- 3
Add the remaining shrimp and remaining pears to the soup, and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque. Stir in sherry wine and remove from the heat. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Calories 149.3 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 11.46 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 23.26 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.8 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 298.63 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.77 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 12.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 217.5 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 522.68 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 529.06 mcg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin C 18.48 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 1.47 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry is an American appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Celery Salt, Chicken Broth, and Cooking Sherry. Each serving provides about 149.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Celery Salt, Chicken Broth, Cooking Sherry, Curry Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry healthy?
- Butternut Shrimp Soup with Sherry has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 149.3 calories and 11.46 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 298.63 mg (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Celery, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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