Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash (2 lb.)
  • 3 tart apples
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/4 tsp. rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 3 cans chicken broth
  • 2 cans water
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Method

  • Peel, seed and coarsely chop apples and squash.
  • Coarsely chop onion.
  • Combine first 10 ingredients in heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered 45 minutes.
  • Cool soup a bit, then puree in blender.
  • Return soup to saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add cream and, if desired, sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Serves 6.