Fall Squash Soup

24 Oct Fall Squash Soup

There’s so many wonderful winter squash this time of year- butternut, honeynut, butterkin, koginut, north georgia candy roaster, fairy tale pumpkins, jarrahdale pumpkins etc.  Any of these squash can be roasted with apples, onions, and garlic and then pureed to make a delicious fall soup.  Pair the soup with a sandwich, grilled cheese, or even a fresh salad for a wonderful fall meal.

Fall Squash Soup

Ingredients:
8 cups fall squash- peeled, seeds removed, and cubed into about 1-inch pieces (use any variety)
2 onions, peeled and cut into eighths
2 medium apples, cut into fourths (seeds and stems removed)
1 small head garlic, top cut off to expose cloves
3 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
32 ounces chicken or vegetable broth

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Place the squash, onion, apple, and garlic into a large bowl. Add the oil, salt, and pepper.  Toss to coat.
• Place the seasoned produce on a large baking sheet. Make sure the head of garlic is cut side down.
• Roast for 40 minutes.

• Once the squash mixture is done cooking, remove from oven. Gently squeeze the garlic head to remove the roasted garlic cloves.  Toss the skin.
• Blend the squash, apple, onion, and garlic mixture with the broth. You may have to do this in two or three batches depending on the size of your blender.  Puree the mixture until it is smooth.
• At this point, the soup can be frozen or refrigerated for another day. If you are using the soup right away, place the pureed soup in a large saucepan.  Heat through and then serve.
• You can top the soup with a little sour cream if you want.
• Enjoy!

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com