Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

As the weather starts to cool we will post a bunch of our favorite soup and stew recipes.  Since we just got butternut squash and Gala apples in our produce share this past weekend, this soup is perfect!

Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
1 Tbs butter
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onion – about 1 1/2 large onions
1 Tbs mild curry powder
2 1/2 lbs butternut squash (from the co-op) – about 1 large
2 Gala apples (from the co-op)
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cream
3-4 chives

Warm the butter, olive oil, onions, and curry powder in a large stock pot over low heat for 15-20 minutes, until onions are tender.  Meanwhile, peel the squash, remove seeds, and cut into chunks.  Core apples and cut into chunks (you can peel them or leave the skin on, your preference).  Add squash, apples, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes until squash and apples are very soft.  Purée soup with immersion blender, or in batches in a regular blender.  Return soup to the pot and stir in the raw cream.  Garnish with chopped chives.