Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 12 lbs squash (peeled, seeded & cut in .5-inch pieces)
  • 2 cups chopped leeks
  • 1 14 cups chopped peeled carrots
  • 12 cup chopped celery
  • 2 small granny smith apples
  • 1 12 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 12 teaspoon dried sage
  • 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 12 cups apple cider
  • 12 cup whipping cream

Method

  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add squash, leeks, carrot, and celery.
  • Saute about 15 minutes.
  • Mix in apples, thyme, and sage.
  • Add stock and 1 cup cider; boil.
  • Reduce heat to med-low.
  • Cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Puree soup in blender.
  • Return to pan.
  • Bring soup to simmer.
  • Mix in whipping cream.
  • Add 1/2 cup cider if needed.