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Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Detox Cred: Soup is a smart liquid-meal option that's also less taxing on your digestive system. Fibrous squash makes this velvety, slightly sweet option satiating. Plus, research shows antioxidant-dense turmeric may boost the liver's ability to remove chemicals.

Whole Living, January/February January/February 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/151379/spiced-butternut-squash-and-apple-soup
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  • Yield Makes 8 cups
    Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (2 tablespoons)
    • 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
    • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
    • Dash ground cloves
    • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
    • 1 tart apple, peeled, quartered, and chopped
    • 4 cups chopped butternut squash
    • Coarse salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, apple, squash, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover partially and reduce to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. Working in batches, puree until smooth in a blender. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

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