Butternut And Apple Soup Recipe
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Description
This delicious butternut and apple soup recipe is perfect for a cold winter day. It's a hearty and healthy soup that's full of flavor and easy to make. The combination of sweet butternut squash and tart apples makes for a perfectly balanced flavor that will warm you up from the inside out.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is around 20 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is around 40 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 medium apples
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried sage
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
Equipment
- Large pot
- Immersion blender or blender
Method
- Peel and chop the butternut squash into small pieces. Core and chop the apples.
- Chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add the butternut squash and apples and sauté for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the vegetable broth, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the butternut squash and apples are completely soft.
- Using an immersion blender or a blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat the soup until it's hot, but not boiling.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
For a vegan version of this recipe, simply omit the heavy cream.Nutrition Info
This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:- Calories: 200
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 650mg
Recipes FAQ
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, you can freeze this soup for up to 3 months. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag.What type of apples should I use?
Any tart apple will work in this recipe. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn are all good choices.Can I use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth?
Yes, you can use chicken broth if you prefer.Recipe Tips
- If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender to puree the soup. Just be sure to let it cool slightly before blending and work in batches if necessary.
- This soup can be made a day or two ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- If you find the soup too thick, you can add additional vegetable broth or water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
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