Ginger Winter Squash Soup

From <i>Taste of Home</i>. Very light and tasty. Good for autumn meals. Warming without being fattening.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups vegetable broth (or chicken, if you don't care about making this vegetarian)
• 2 (10 ounce) packages  frozen cooked  winter squash, thawed
• 1  cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, simmer broth and squash.
2. Add applesauce, sugar, ginger, and salt.
3. Boil, then reduce heat to low.
4. Stir in cream.
5. Cook for 30 minutes or until soup becomes creamy to taste.
6. Enjoy with a generous slice of whole wheat bread, or whatever else floats your soup-y boat.