•  Apple Squash Soup •

Ontario Apple Growers

~ Makes 12 Servings ~
 

1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil  
2 cups Onions, chopped  
1 clove Garlic, minced  
1 tsp. Thyme, dried  
4 cups Squash, peeled & chopped  
3 cups Apples, peeled & chopped  
4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock  
1/2 cup Milk or Cream  
pinch Nutmeg  
  Salt & Pepper to taste  

Directions:

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.  Add onions and cook about 7 minutes or until softened, stirring ocassionally.  Stir in garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute. Stir in squash, apples and stock. 

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until squash is tender.  Puree in small batches in blender or food processor.  Return puree to saucepan and add milk (or cream) and reheat.  Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.