Curried Cream of Squash and Apple Soup

by Michèle Foreman
Journalist and Cookbook Author

 

 

Ingredients

1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and thinly sliced
5 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 yellow squash, peeled and diced
1/4 cup 35% cream
  salt and pepper

 

Preparation

In a saucepan, melt butter, add onion, garlic, and shallots. Pour white wine and reduce until almost dry. Add thyme, basil and curry powder. Mix well.

Add diced squash and apples. Moisten with stock. Season and cook. 10 to 15 minutes or until squash and apples are cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Mix in blender, then strain through a chinois. Season.

Reheat and add cream before serving.