Butternut Squash Soup

I hope to give you recipes using fall vegetables so you can expand the menu you prepare for your family using what is available to you at market.  If you don't have exactly every ingredient then improvise using your favorites. Citrus is in season and Butternut squash at this time so this recipe is perfect!

Butternut Squash Soup

Preparation time: 45 min
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

4 lbs. Butternut squash
2 Yellow onions, sliced
1 Apple sliced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
4 Tbsp. olive oil
6 cups Chicken stock
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Directions:

1.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2.  Place the butternut squash and 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto a sheet pan and roast for 25 minutes until soft.

3.  Place the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stockpot and saute' the onions and apples until soft- about 5 minutes.

4.  Scoop out the butternut squash and add to the onion and apple mixture.

5.  Add chicken stock and orange juice to stockpot and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.