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Friday, October 12, 2012

Butternut Squash Soup

Soup can be so delicious, comforting, colorful, flavorful and still be healthy too!!



Ingredients
1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded and cut into cubes
1 carrot peeled and chopped
1 green apple chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups of organic vegetable or chicken broth
Nutmeg, sea salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, chives, brown sugar and freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Cut squash into about 1-inch chunks.
In large pot melt butter. Add onion and carrots and cook about 8 minutes (until softened)
Add squash, apple and stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 30-35 minutes.
Transfer the contents into a blender or food processor and puree. Return blended squash to pot.
Stir and season with nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Garnish with chives and sprinkle with some brown sugar
Serve, and ENJOY !

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