Squash Apple Soup

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• * 3 celery ribs, chopped
• * 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
• * 1 small onion, chopped
• * 1 tablespoon olive oil
• * 1 tablespoon butter
• * 1 garlic clove, minced
• * 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• * 1/4 teaspoon salt
• * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• * 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Progresso ® Chicken Broth, divided
• * 2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
• * Salad croutons and grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

# In a large saucepan, saute the celery, apple and onion in oil and butter until tender. Stir in the garlic, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
# In a blender, combine 1 cup broth and the vegetable mixture; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan; add squash and remaining broth. Heat through. Serve with croutons and cheese if desired