Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 1/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 1/4 cups (or more) vegetable broth
- 1 Gala apple, peeled, cored, diced
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- Light sour cream
- Chopped fresh chives
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and nutmeg; saute until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add squash, 4 1/4 cups broth, apple, and apple juice.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered until squash and apple are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
- Return soup to pot.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth if desired.
- Ladle soup into bowls.
- Garnish with sour cream and chives.
butter, onion, ground nutmeg, butternut squash, vegetable broth, apple, apple juice, sour cream, fresh chives
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butternut-squash-and-apple-soup-108605 (may not work)