For this recipe you will need: 2 Butternut Squash, 2 Granny Smith Apples, 1 Lg Onion, 3 Cloves Garlic, Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Cayenne Pepper, Salt, Nutmeg, 2 Tbs Butter, 4 C. Chicken Broth, 2 C. half & half. i served with a Hot Crusty Bread before our main course.
Step 1: Cut
Butternut Squash in 1/2 lengthwise
Step 2: Remove & Discard Seeds/Pulp with Spoon
Step 3: Lay Squash on Baking Pan face down (i put mine on wax paper),
and Bake for 45 minutes at 350ยบ
Step 4: When finished, Remove Squash from Skins and Place in Bowl.
Be Careful not to Burn Your Fingers!
Step 5: For the Next Step you'll need the Following Ingredients...
Step 6: Mince the Garlic, Dice the Onion, and Chop the Apples (2)
it's important to let the Garlic & Onion Sweat 2 Minutes before cooking
Step 7: Place 2 Tbs of Butter in Dutch oven and Saute Garlic and Onions
till tender on Medium (it's important to cook at a moderate level)
Step 8: Once Onions are Tender, Add Squash & Apples
Step 9: You will need these items for the next steps....
Step 10: Now Add 4 Cups Chicken Broth and stir.
Once Mixed well let simmer till Apples are Tender.
Step 11: i usually Cover Mine, but not fully....
Step 12: Now Add the Following Spices...
They will darken the soup, but no worries it will lighten back up when we add the half & half
Step 13: Now Transfer to Blender in Batches, but make sure to take off the
center cap and cover with a dish towel before blending.
This will help to stop any explosions while pulverizing
Step 14: Transfer back to Pot, and add 2 Cups half & half.
Stir in and simmer till ready to serve... ENJOY!
Photos By: D. Ybarra
