Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

Step 1

Wash, peel & roughly chop the apple.

Step 2

Slice the butternut squash in half. Scoop out the seeds & trim the ends. Then dice the squash.

Step 3

Peel & dice the onion.

Step 4

Melt a dab of butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring for 2 min.

Step 5

Add the butternut squash & apple. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for 2 min.

Step 6

When the squash is lightly browned, add enough water to cover the ingredients in the pot. Bring the water to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low & simmer for 15 min.

Step 7

Cook until the squash & apple are fork-tender.

Step 8

Purée with an immersion blender, blender or food processor. If the soup is too thick, add a bit of water.

Step 9

Season with fresh ground pepper & serve!