Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 celery rib, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 carrot, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (6 to 8 cups), seeds discarded
• 1 tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped (squash and apple ratio should be 3:1)
• 3 cups chicken stock or broth (use vegetable broth if cooking vegetarian)
• 1 cup water
• Pinches of nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper