Organic Butternut Squash Soup

i cannot think of a better First Recipe to our blog than Organic Butternut Squash Soup. i made this soup recently for a friend of ours - and instead of writing it down line for line, i decided to do a photo tutorial.

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 350º

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