Curried Butternut Apple Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 -2 celery rib, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 medium butternut squash, 1-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs)
• 3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup apple cider

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy kettle, combine onions, celery, butter, and curry powder. cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are tender (10 to 15 minutes), stirring often.
• 2 add cubed squash, chopped apples, and stock, and bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until squash and apples are cooked thoroughly.
• 3 strain liquid and set aside.
• 4 puree the apple-squash mixture with one cup of the strained liquid. add cider and remaining liquid to reach desired consistency.
• 5 optional: garnish with grated apple, yogurt, or low-fat sour cream.