Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (6 to 8 cups), seeds discarded (see How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash)
• 1 large tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped (squash to apple ratio should be 3:1)
• 3 cups chicken stock or broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup water
• Pinches of nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper
• Pinch cinnamon
• Pinch cayenne
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Chives, chopped
• Dash of smoked paprika
• Sour cream