Butternut Squash-Apple Soup
Need Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, garlic, granny smith apples, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 25 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F; line a large baking sheet with foil.
Place squash cut sides up on sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover with foil. Roast until soft, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool slightly, then scoop out flesh with a large spoon. Discard skins.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion, sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring, until soft, about 8 minutes. Do not allow onions to brown. Peel, core and roughly chop apples. When onion is soft, add garlic and chopped apples to pot and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
Add pumpkin pie spice; stir for 1 minute. Stir in squash and broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until apples are completely soft, 25 minutes.
Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Return soup to pot and place over low heat to keep warm.
Divide soup among 8bowls, drop a dollop of sour cream in the middle of each and serve immediately.