Friday, February 25, 2011

Friday Night Dinner

SPICED BUTTERNUT-APPLE SOUP
faaaantastic!


























Recipe:

Spiced Butternut-Apple Soup

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 rib of celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded
• 1 tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 tsp each of cinnamon, nutmeg, curry powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, cracked peppercorns

Preparation:
• In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Do NOT let the butter brown. Add in the onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes.  (Be sure to turn heat down if the vegetables start to brown.) Add squash, apple, broth, and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes. Puree and return to a clean pot. Stir in the spices.

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