squash and apple soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and chopped
• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 small potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup apple
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until softened. add squash, apples, potato, ginger and pepper; stir in water. cover and bring to boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• in food processor or blender, puree soup, in batches if necessary, until smooth. return to saucepan. stir in apple and brown sugar; heat to boiling. garnish with dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with pecans.