Smokey Apple & Butternut Squash Soup
Courtesy of U.S. Apple Association 7 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 45 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 Tbsp. butter |
| 1 Tbsp. olive oil |
| 3 large onions, finely chopped (about 4-1/2 c.) |
| 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder |
| 2 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks (about 6 c.) |
| 1 lb. sweet apples, peeled and cut into chunks (about 3-1/2 c.) |
| 1 c. apple juice (more if necessary) |
| 1 c. chicken broth |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat oil and butter in large saucepan; add onions and chili powder. Cook and stir until onions are tender, about 10 min. Add squash, apples, apple juice, chicken broth, salt and pepper; bring to boil.
2. Cover and cook on low heat until apples and squash are very soft, about 30 min. Cool. Puree with an immersion blender or a food processor; return to saucepan. Add additional apple juice or broth, if needed. Garnish with toasted pecans, sour cream swirls and thin apple slices, if desired.
