Winter Squash, Apple and Walnut Soup

• 2 (12 ounce) packagesfrozen pureed winter squash, de-frosted (butternut)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup light cream or 1 cup heavy cream
• 14 cup ground toasted walnuts
• 2 teaspoons dried chervil, crumbled
• 12 teaspoon ground mace
• salt
• white pepper
• 12 cup toasted walnut pieces (to garnish)

1. Combine all the ingredients except the walnuts pieces in a large saucepan and stir to blend well.
2. Cook the soup over medium heat until warmed through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Ladle the soup into bowls and add a few chopped walnut pieces in the center.
4. Yield: 6 servings.

winter, unsalted butter, unsweetened applesauce, light cream, ground toasted walnuts, chervil, ground mace, salt, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/winter-squash-apple-and-walnut-soup-50759 (may not work)