Butternut Squash Soup

This year my family celebrated Christmas in Santa Fe with my parents, and we enjoyed this soup as our first course.

Butternut Squash Soup

• 4 cups organic chicken broth
• 1 butternut squash, cubed and peel removed
• 2 apples, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, cut into pieces
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

1. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, butternut squash, apples, celery, onion, garlic, spices and olive oil.
2. Simmer on low heat covered for 1 hour.
3. Gradually spoon or pour contents of the saucepan into a large blender like a Vitamix, and place the lid securely on top.
4. Place a towel over the lid of the blender to avoid injury and a mess.
5. Blend on high until the soup is pureed.
6. Serve hot.