Biltmore’s Apple and Butternut Squash Soup

Biltmore sent us this simple and scrumptious soup recipe to use on a Growing Minds recipe card. It’s perfect for holiday cooking with kids of all ages! What’s more, it incorporates December’s Get Local @ School product, apples, and ASAP’s Get Local feature at area restaurants and markets, winter squash. Whip up a batch to warm up your family this winter season.

Roasted Apple and Butternut Soup by Chef Mark DeMarco, Biltmore

Ingredients

  • 3 local apples, cored, peeled, and sliced
  • 1 medium local butternut squash
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; dash hot sauce; splash of cream

Instructions

  1. Cut squash in half and remove seeds and pulp. Roast in a 350 degree oven flesh side down until tender, about 45 minutes.
  2. Remove squash from oven and cool. After cooled, remove all meat and discard skin.
  3. Put carrots, celery, onions, and apple slices on a baking sheet. Brush with oil and roast until soft.
  4. While vegetables are roasting, bring stock to a simmer in a heavy bottomed pot and then add all roasted vegetables and spices and simmer 30 additional minutes.
  5. Cool and puree in a blender.
https://growing-minds.org/biltmores-apple-butternut-squash-soup/

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