One Sister Squash Soup

Difficulty rating: 2 chef's hat (out of 5)
Prep Time: 60 minutes (mostly baking and cooling the squash)
Cooking Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup cooked Butternut or Acorn Squash (about 1 squash)
• 2 apples thinly sliced (peeled and cored)
• 1 cup of coconut milk (or other milk you like)
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon powdered sage
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons honey
• green onions for garnish

Directions:
1. Using a large sharp knife, cut squash into quarters.  Remove seeds.  Place face down on an oiled pan.  Bake for 35 minutes at 400 degrees or until tender.  Cool for 20 minutes. Using a large metal spoon, scoop the squash from the skins. (This step can be done ahead of time!)

2. Using the apple peeler/corer, process 2 apples.  If you do not have a peeler/corer, you can slice the apples instead.

3. Place the sliced apples, squash and broth in the food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.  If the mixture is too thick, add a little more broth.

4. In a medium saucepan, combine squash mixture with coconut milk and all of the spices.

5. Cook on Medium High heat until soup begins to bubble.  Stir often. Then turn down to medium low and simmer for about 
five minutes with the lid off.

6.  When soup is complete and stove is off, stir in honey.

7.  Serve with a garnish of chopped apple or green onion.  Salt and pepper to taste.



Inspired by Washburn 4th graders