Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

From the kitchen of Amanda Hixon

Ingredients for Butternut Squash Soup:

• 2 T Organic Butter
• 1 cup Chopped Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 medium Butternut Squash (or other winter squash) peeled, seeded, and cut in 1″ cubes (or cook first, and scoop out)
• 1/2 Granny Smith Apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 3 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 1/2 c. Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 1/2 t. Salt
• 1 t. minced Fresh Thyme or 1/2 t. dried
• 1/2 t. Pepper

1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add squash and apple and sauté another 5 minutes.

2. Increase heat to high, add remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.

3. Remove from heat, in two batches, transfer soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot to warm.

Soup can be held in refrigerator for up to three days or frozen.

Helpful Links and References:

• How to peel a butternut squash: https://youtu.be/AyPC8U4v59c
• Nutritional value of butternut squash: https://draxe.com/nutrition/butternut-squash-nutrition/