Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
 

This is one of my family favorites….a dash of dried cayenne and a dollop of sour cream brings is a must. This soup is also great the next day, adding some garam masala and chunks of paneer…”instant” Indian. So yum!
Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1-2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Butternut Squash, peeled, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tart green apple, chopped
  • 3 c. Chicken Stock
  • 1 c. Water
  • Pinches of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Salt and Cayenne (to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup (optional)
  • Sour Cream (for serving)

Instructions
  1. Saute onion, carrot and celery in butter until tender (about 3-5 min).
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients (minus syrup) and simmer. Be conservative with the spices.
  3. When butternut and apple are tender (about 20-30 min), puree the soup.
  4. Taste and add more spice per taste, including optional syrup.
  5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

 

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