Cookin’ with Nino: Butternut Squash Apple Andouille Soup

Butternut Squash Apple Andouille Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 rib of celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• ½ lb andouille sausage, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, chopped to ¼ inch squares
• 1 tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped finely
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• Pinches of nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper
• Italian parsley for garnish
• Chives for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat add  the butter for 1-2 minutes.  Add the onion, celery and carrot and andouille sausage and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add squash, apple, broth and water.  Bring to boil.  Cover, turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until squash and carrots soften.  Puree, and return to  pot.
3. Add salt and spices to taste, and garnish with chives or parsley.

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