Squash and Apple Soup

This comforting soup, made with butternut squash, apples, potatoes, and ginger, is flavored with apple cider and yogurt for a hearty, healthy soup.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and chopped
• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 small potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped toasted pecans
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt
• 0.25 cup apple cider

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in hot butter, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add squash, apples, potato, ginger, and white pepper; stir in water. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Working in batches, purée soup in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return to the saucepan. Stir in apple cider and brown sugar; heat to boiling.

Step 3

Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with pecans.