Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen sweet potato (or 1 medium fresh)
• 1 medium white onion
• 3 cups frozen butternut squash (or 1 average size fresh)
• 2 large golden delicious apples
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed or minced)
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Peel the squash, sweet potato, onion and apples and cut into 1 inch cubes.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions and garlic. Heat until onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Add the squash, potato, onion, apples, chicken stock, ginger and cumin to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Take the pot off the fire, add 1 cup of milk, and mix in blender.

5. 5

   Add pepper and chili flakes to taste.