Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and curry powder and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add the butternut squash, apples, thyme, white beans, salt and vegetable broth and the 2 cups of water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree the soup in a food processor or blender until almost smooth. (I like to let the soup cool a bit OR work in VERY small batches if soup is still hot).