Friday, March 11, 2011

Yumm soup.

This soup is all about apples and squash. so wether your thinking fall or spring i feel like this is a good choice for you. its just beautiful. look:
Apple-cheddar-squash soup

Ingredients
                5 tablespoons unsalted butter
                1 medium onion, thinly sliced
                2 medium apples, thinly sliced
                1 large white potato, diced
                1 1/2 cups chopped peeled butternut squash, fresh or frozen
                Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
                1/2 teaspoon dried sage
                2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
                1/3 cup apple cider
                4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
                1 cup milk
                2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces (0r bacon)
                2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
                Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)
                Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Directions
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and add the onion, apples, potato and squash. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sage and flour. Add the cider and cook over high heat, stirring, until thickened. Add the broth and milk, cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the potato is soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until crisp, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Add the cheese to the soup and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Puree in a blender in batches until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the prosciutto, more cheese and chives, if using. Serve with bread, if desired.

Per serving: Calories 532; Fat 34 g (Saturated 19 g); Cholesterol 117 mg; Sodium 807 mg; Carbohydrate 35 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 24 g

i sure hope you all love it like my husband does. :) 


1 comment:

  1. Ummm I have a blog too, but it is really ugly. How did you make this so cute looking?

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