Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This recipe contains no cream and can be prepared in 40 minutes or less. The trick to great butternut squash soup is the simple addition of one tart green apple to balance the sweetness of the squash. Taken from the Simply Recipes website.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  yellow onion, chopped
• 1  celery rib, chopped
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, chopped
• 1  green apple, peeled, cored, chopped
• 3  cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth if vegetarian)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg, more to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, more to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, more to taste

Directions

1. Note: (squash and apple should be at a 3 to 1 ratio).
2. Combine butter, onion, celery, and carrot in large saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add squash, apple, and broth. Bring to boil.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes or until squash is soft. Puree. Add spices to taste.