1butternut squashpeeled, seeded, and cubed (1-inch cubes)
1yellow onionlarge, chopped
2applespeeled, chopped: choose a sweet variety such as Honeycrisp or McIntosh
1TBSP curry powder
2TBSP olive oilextra virgin
1TBSP butterunsalted
1tsp saltkosher
½tspblack pepper
2cupsvegetable broth
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Peel, seed, and chop the butternut squash and apple. Chop the onion as well. Everything should be uniform in size, preferably 1-inch cubes.
Toss the vegetables and apples with the olive oil, then place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the mixture is soft and tender. This step is optional, and it is fine to simply simmer all of the ingredients in a pot with stock; however, roasting the vegetables and apple first will intensify their flavors and enhance their natural sweetness.
Once the roasted mixture comes out of the oven, place it in a large stockpot that has been preheated over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of butter melted beforehand.
To the stockpot, add the curry powder, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Simmer the mixture for approximately 25 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and combine. Use a blender to puree the soup; the consistency should be velvety and without lumps or chunks of vegetables remaining. Serve while hot, accompanied by salad and a piece of crusty bread.