Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Crispy Sage

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 sweet yellow onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, chopped)
• 3 – 4 lb. butternut squash (peeled, seeded and diced)
• 1 red apple (such as Fuji or Gala, peeled and diced)
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger (or use 1 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger)
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh sage (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider (or use apple butter or apple juice)
• 1/2 cup low fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)