squash and apple soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6


• 2 teaspoons butter


• 1 onion, chopped


• 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and chopped


• 2 apples, peeled and chopped


• 1 small potato, peeled and chopped


• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root


• 1 pinch white pepper


• 4 cups water


• 1/4 cup apple


• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar


• 1/2 cup plain yogurt


• 1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ready Time: 35 mins



• in a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until softened. add squash, apples, potato, ginger and pepper; stir in water. cover and bring to boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.


• in food processor or blender, puree soup, in batches if necessary, until smooth. return to saucepan. stir in apple and brown sugar; heat to boiling. garnish with dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with pecans.