Nothing says Fall like Butternut Squash Soup!

Butternut Squash Soup

Warm and cozy soup with a little twist ~ Apple and Cheddar Cheese!  This hearty soup incorporates all the things I love about the fall, nothing says HARVEST like this!  Mom my made this one tonight and I had to call her and say WOW! I love it!

I love butternut squash just about any way you can come up with to make it, so when she said would you like some, I couldn't say NO!

Ingredients are:

4 Tablespoons butter
1 Medium onion, sliced
2 Medium apples, sliced
1 Large white potato, diced
1 1/2 Cups chopped butternut squash (medium sized squash)
Salt and Pepper
1/2 Tsp. Dried sage
1/2 Tsp. Nutmeg
2 Tbsp. of all-purpose flour
1/3 Cup Apple Cider
4 Cups chicken broth
1 Cup milk
2 Cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Garnish:

Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Chives
Extra light sprinkle of nutmeg


Directions:

First, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a Dutch Oven and add the onion, apples, potato and squash.  Add Salt and Pepper and cook for about 8 minutes or until the onion is soft.  Stir in the sage and flour.  Add the cider and cook until it thickens.  Add the broth and milk, cover and bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and cook for about 8-10 minutes.  Stir occasionally to make sure the potato is soft.

Add the cheese and stir over medium-low heat until melted all the way.  Put it in a blender and puree until smooth (will probably have to do in batches).  Season with salt and pepper and add the garnishes. 

Serve this with a warm bread and enjoy!   With the addition of the tart apple and the richness of the cheddar cheese the flavor is out of this world!  Enjoy your Fall!  Thanks Mom for such a yummy treat!