Curried Squash & Apple Bisque with Leek - Guiding Stars

Ingredients

• 2 large celery stocks, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup tart apple, peeled, cored, diced into ½” cubes
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. Madras curry powder
• ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• 1 small bay leaf
• 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1” cubes
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped into 1” cubes
• 1½ quarts low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed orange juice
• ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated skim milk
• pepper to taste Optional Garnishes*: chives
• chives