“Creamy” Roasted Squash and Apple Soup
As a private chef, I’ve made a lot of variations on a butternut squash soup. Lots and lots and lots and lots. But this is the one I always come back to. It just tastes like a big hug. It’s a little sweet, super creamy, a little tangy and really well balanced. This soup uses leftover roasted squash, so you can roast it any way you like OR you can follow this recipe. If you want to try my Butternut Squash Baked Mac and Cheese (which is insane) then you should double up this recipe because it’s the base for that one as well!
INGREDIENTS:
1 granny smith apple, cut into 1-inch slices
¼ cup olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups roasted squash
1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
¼ cup sage yogurt
LET’S COOK:
In a medium sized pot heat the olive oil over a medium low heat
Add the apple and cook until soft and caramelized, around 4 minutes
Add the shallot and garlic to the pot with a pinch of salt and saute until translucent
Combine the shallot mixture, the rest of the salt, some fresh cracked pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, broth and roasted squash into a blender and blend until smooth
Pour the soup back into the pot over a medium heat and add the vinegar and butter
Season to taste
Serve with chives and sage yogurt on top
[SERVES 4]