Squash Apple Soup

Serves: 4 – 6 Servings

Source: Fresh Flavor Fast

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon  olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 Granny Smith applies, cored. pealed, and chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 6 cups of homemade squash puree (see below)
  • course salt and freshly ground pepper

For homemade squash puree, roast at 400°, 3 whole acorn squash on a rimmed baking sheet for about 1 hour or until tender when pierced with sharp knife. When squash has cooled enough to handle, slice each squash in half and discard seeds. Scrape out flesh and puree with an immersion blender or food processor.

Instructions:

  1. Saute onion in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes. Add apples and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in cider, ginger  and water and bring to a boil.
  3. Add squash puree and reduce heat. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.