Spiced Squash and Apple Soup

By á-2053

Ingredients

• 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 2 large onions, diced, about 4 cups
• 2 large green apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 10 cups peeled and diced butternut squash (about 4 whole
• 12 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over moderate heat. Add the diced onions and apples and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spices, cook for 1 minute, then add the squash and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the squash is very tender, about 20-30 minutes. Puree the vegetables in batches with a little bit of the stock in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a large bowl. Add enough of the remaining stock to make a medium thick soup. Season with salt and pepper and adjust the spices.