VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Apple and winter squash are fantastic together. They are the perfect pair for this cozy, vegan butternut squash soup. For a slightly different flavor that still features classic fall produce, substitute a ripe pear for the apple. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash (4 to 4-1/2 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups vegetable broth
Optional: Fresh thyme leaves and cracked black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45-60 minutes. Cool slightly. Scoop out flesh; set aside., In a Dutch oven, cook onion and apple in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings; cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add broth and squash; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. , Return pureed mixture to pan; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, serve with additional thyme and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 3g protein.