Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
  • 2 c. finely minced sweet yellow onions
  • 1 Tbsp. curry pwdr
  • 1 med -size butternut squash (1 1/2 pounds) peeled, seeded and minced
  • 2 x tart, green apples, peeled, seeded and minced
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp warm pepper sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp dry rosemary
  • 1 c. apple juice Salt and pepper Lowfat sour cream (optional) Apple slices, for garnish

Method

  • Heat butter in stock pot.
  • Add in onions and curry pwdr.
  • Cover and cook over low heat till onions are tender, about 20 min.
  • Add in squash, apples, chicken broth, warm pepper sauce, salt, marjoram and rosemary.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, till squash and apples are tender, about 25 min.
  • In several batches, puree soup in food processor fitted with a steel blade.
  • Process till smooth.
  • Return pureed soup to stock pot and add in apple juice.
  • Heat through, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
  • Garnish soup with dollop of lowfat sour cream, if you like.