Butternut Squash Soup With Apple & Smoked Cheddar Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash Soup With Apple & Smoked Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 3/4 cup apple cider; 1 3/4 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes - 5 1/4 cups); 4 1/2 cups chicken stock or 4 1/2 cups low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 mcintosh apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1/3 cup coarsely shredded smoked cheddar cheese; chives or thinly sliced sage leaf, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup apple cider
1 3/4 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes - 5 1/4 cups)
4 1/2 cups chicken stock or 4 1/2 cups low-sodium broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 mcintosh apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/3 cup coarsely shredded smoked cheddar cheese
chives or thinly sliced sage leaf, for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the apple cider and cook until syrupy, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the butternut squash and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and simmer until the squash is very tender, about 40 minutes.
6
In a blender, puree the soup in batches.
7
Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the cream. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
8
Heat a medium skillet.
9
Add the butter and diced apple and cook over high heat until the apple is tender and golden around the edges, about 2 minutes.
10
Remove the skillet from the heat. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
11
Ladle the soup into bowls; garnish with the smoked cheddar, sauteed apples and chives; serve.
12
For Vegetarian do not use Chicken broth or stock. Use Vegetable broth.

2170

kcal

Calories

199

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced, 3/4 cup apple cider, 1 3/4 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes - 5 1/4 cups), and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash Soup With Apple & Smoked Cheddar falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash Soup With Apple & Smoked Cheddar

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