Butternut Squash Soup with Apples

Butternut Squash Soup with Apples

Serves 8
Prep/cooking time: Approximately 60 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup onion, chopped
2 ½ lbs. butternut squash,
peeled, seeded and sliced into
½ inch cubes
½ Granny Smith apple
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups apple cider
1 ½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. chopped fresh thyme
¼ tsp. fresh-ground pepper

Directions:

In a large stockpot melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Add both the squash and the apple and sauté an additional 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until squash is tender. Remove from heat. Using a blender or food processor, puree the soup in small batches until smooth. Serve hot.