Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 large spy apple, thinly sliced
  • 12 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 12 teaspoon dried chili flakes
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 12 cup whipping cream
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat.
  • Add carrots, onions, squash and apple and saute until softened, about three minutes.
  • Add allspice, cinnamon, thyme and chili flakes.
  • Stir in stock, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Puree soup in batches in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Return soup to pot.
  • Add cream and bring to simmer.
  • Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.
  • Garnish with chives if desired.