I haven’t posted a recipe in a long time. I make this soup a lot — it’s one of my husband’s favorites. I thought I’d share it with you.
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I love the combination of apple and squash. We get a crop share of veggies with a local farmer every summer and fall and I always look forward to the variety of squashes we get. For this soup, I typically use butternut squash — but it can be made with any variety. I’ve used acorn squash and some odd and beautiful ones from the farm (which I have no idea of their name).
OK, you’ll need:
Butternut (or other squash)
Apples, 2 large, peeled and sliced
Onions, 2 medium, chopped
Chicken Broth (enough to cover)
Cinnamon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Start by preparing the squash. Cut off the ends of the squash – cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place face down in a shallow pan with a little water. Bake the squash at 350 degrees for 45 – 50 minutes. Allow to cool. (Note: If you’re short on time, you can do this step ahead of time or simply remove the skin of the squash and dice the uncooked squash — you can add this directly to the soup, but increase cooking time.)
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In a large stockpot, add a little olive oil and saute your chopped onions until they are soft and somewhat translucent.
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Scoop out the flesh of the squash and add this to the stockpot. Add your apples that have been peeled and sliced. Add enough broth to cover.
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Add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes. When the soup is done, puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches.
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Enjoy!
Yummy! I made an apple pie by substituting half the apples with acorn squash!