Creamy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

There's a delicate balance of savory and sweet going on in this creamy butternut squash and sweet apple soup.

Serve as a light lunch or dinner starter.

Ingredients:

3 cups cubed butternut squash

1 1/2 cups chopped apple, like McIntosh

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tbsp brown sugar

pinch of cinnamon

3 1/4 cups vegetable broth

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup 35% cream

salt and pepper to taste

chives or parsley to garnish

Combine the squash, apple, onion, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large pot. 

Add the broth. cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Blend in a food processor in 3 batches returning the purée to the pot. Add the milk and cream along with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat through and serve.

Makes 6 servings