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Butternut Squash Apple Soup
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Ingredients

   1 tbsp unsalted butter
   1 med onion, finely diced
   1 (~2 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
   4 red or golden apples, peeled cored, chopped
   2 tsp coarse salt
   1 1/2 tsp cumin
   1 1/2 tsp coriander
   1 1/2 tsp ginger
   1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
   1/4 tsp black pepper
   2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
   2 1/2 cups water, plus more if needed

Directions

   - Melt butter in large saucepan over med heat

   - Add onion, stirring occasionally, until soft

   - Add squash, cook until soft (about 10 minutes)

   - Add apples, spices, stock, water (just enough to cover)

   - Bring to boil

   - Reduce to simmer, cook until very soft

   - Puree in batches in food processor or blender, or use immersion blender,
     until smooth.

   - Heat over low until serving