Butternut Squash Soup

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Ingredients:

(use organic whenever possible)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium red onions
• 1 large butternut squash
• 3 apples
• 5-8 cinnamon sticks
• salt and pepper to taste
• water (filtered)

Directions:

1. Chop onions.
2. Peel squash, remove seeds and cube.
3. Core and cube apples (leave the peel on).
4. Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add squash and sauté a bit more.
5. Add apple, cinnamon sticks and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
6. Lower heat and let simmer for 1 hour.
7. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
8. Remove cinnamon sticks and blend soup in blender, food processor or your Vita-Mix.

Serves 6-8

Variations and Ideas:

• Experiment with different flavors (curry, garam masala, etc.)
• Try adding greens or grains to the soup as you serve it.
• Garnish with fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, etc.)