Curried Squash Apple Soup Food

CURRIED SQUASH SOUP WITH APPLE AND CHEDDAR MELTS

Steps:

• Cook's Note: For a substitute for curry powder, combine 2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons each ground cumin and ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon each ground mustard and ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and cayenne pepper. For the curried squash soup: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Dress the squash with the EVOO to coat lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and a little freshly grated nutmeg, and coat with the curry powder. Drizzle the honey all over and roast until golden on the edges and very tender, about 25 minutes. The spices will toast with the squash and fill the air with a terrific aroma. Meanwhile heat a drizzle of EVOO in a soup pot over medium to medium-high heat, and then add the butter to melt. Stir in the garlic, carrots, apples and onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, partially covered, until softened, about 10 minutes. Pour in the stock and a drizzle of honey (or chutney). Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes. Add the roasted squash and puree with an immersion blender, thinning the soup with water if necessary. The soup can alternately be pureed in batches in a food processor or high-power blender. Adjust the seasoning. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, bringing to room temperature before reheating over a medium flame. Garnish with the scallions and cilantro. For the apple and cheddar melts: Spread each bread slice with softened butter on 1 side and chutney on the other. Fill the sandwiches, chutney sides-in, with the cheese and apples in the center. Griddle the sandwiches over medium heat until deeply golden and the cheese has melted.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy kettle, combine onions, celery, butter, and curry powder. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are tender (10 to 15 minutes), stirring often.
• Add cubed squash, chopped apples, and stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until squash and apples are cooked thoroughly.
• Strain liquid and set aside.
• Puree the apple-squash mixture with one cup of the strained liquid. Add cider and remaining liquid to reach desired consistency.
• Optional: Garnish with grated apple, yogurt, or low-fat sour cream.

CURRIED SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in curry powder; cook and stir 1 min.
• Add squash, apples, broth and vinegar; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 25 to 30 min. or until squash and apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
• Process soup, in batches, in food processor until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add cream cheese; cook on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and soup is heated through, stirring constantly with whisk.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & APPLE SOUP - CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add onions& celery and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent.
• Add curry powder and ginger and cook for 5 to 6 minutes longer over low heat, until veggies are softened and spices are fragrant.
• Place butternut squash, apples, and rice in slow cooker (in that order).
• Add veggie mixture from skillet.
• Add chicken stock, salt and pepper.
• Cook on high for 1 hour, then reduce to low temperature and cook 5 additional hours.
• Puree the soup to a completely smooth texture with hand blender or blender.
• Enjoy!

CURRIED APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add onions and saute gently until done, but not browned.
• Stir in the curry powder and cook for one more minute.
• Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Add the apples and apricots and return to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove the heat and let cool.
• Place in a blender or processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
• Return to the pan and reheat.
• Add the cream and season as necessary.
• Serve with garnishment of choice.

CURRIED SQUASH-APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add onion, cook 5 minutes until soft.
• Add squash and remaining ingredients, cover and simmer 30 minutes or until squash is tender.
• Place ½ of squash mixture in a blender, and process until smooth.
• Pour pureed soup into a large bowl; repeat process with remaining squash mixture.