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 celery rib
• 1/4 cup reduced fat margarine (or butter)
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
• 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, chopped
• 3 cups water (chicen stock or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup cider

Recipe

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