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 Butternut Squash Soup

 

Great as a light luncheon entree served with a mixed green salad...
 

3 Tbs 

 

butter

 

2 medium 

 

onions, chopped

 

2 cups 

 

diced butternut squash

 

1 large 

 

Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

3 tbs 

 

flour

 

1-2 tsp 

 

curry powder

 

pinch 

 

of nutmeg

 

3 cups 

 

chicken broth

 

1 ½ cups 

 

milk

 

 

 

grated rind and juice of 1 orange

 

 

 

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

 

chopped parsley

 

 

1

In a large frying pan melt butter and sauté onions over medium heat until soft. Add squash, apple and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2

Add flour, curry powder and nutmeg, stirring constantly to blend. Slowly add chicken broth, milk and orange rind, stirring constantly to combine. Simmer 20-30 minutes until vegetables are very soft.

3

Purée in batches in blender or food processor. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Serve hot and garnish with parsley.

 

Servings: 6

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