Acorn Squash and Apple Soup
Servings [Reset]
Keys : Soups Stews Vegan Vegetarian
Ingredients :

2   med   Acorn Squash, 1 Lb Each, halved and seeded 
3   cup   Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Nonfat 
2   x   Green Apples, Tart, cored, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) 
1/2   cup   Onion, chopped 
1   cup   Apple Juice, unsweetened 
2   tsp   Fresh Ginger Root, grated 
1/2   tsp   Salt 
1   tbl   Fresh lemon juice 
      Freshly ground white pepper 
      Plain non- or low-fat yogurt 
      Snipped fresh chives OR shredded fresh basil 

Method :
  • Place squash cut side down on rack set over gently simmering water in saucepan. Cover and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool squash slightly. Scoop pulp from shells. Combine 1/4 cup chicken stock, apples and onion in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Add squash pulp, remaining chicken stock, apple juice, ginger and salt.
  • Cover and simmer until ingredients are very tender, about 20 minutes. Puree soup in batches in processor or blender. Strain through sieve into clean saucepan, pressing puree with back of spoon. Reheat soup gently. Add lemon juice. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper. Ladle into bowls.
  • Garnish with yogurt and chives.