Christmas Decor and Haul featuring Apple-Themed Items and Minimalist Soup Recipes

Embracing Christmas: Decorating, Using Up Apples and Crafting a Simple Butternut Squash Soup for a Cozy, Slow-paced Day

Recipe: Butternut Squash soup

Three med. butternut squash squash
Two apples - peeled and diced
3-4 cups chicken or veg broth
Three cloves garlic chopped
salt and pepper

Peel and cube the squash. Roast it on a baking sheet with the peeled and diced apple and chopped garlic at 350 for 30 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large pot and add the chicken stock and any extra salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Immersion: blend the soup until smooth. Serve hot with heavy cream and croutons. Or just enjoy plain.