Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Ingredients

• 1½ pound butternut squash
• 1 Apple, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt to taste 
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 4 cups vegetable stock/2 stock cubes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

 For Garnishing

• Coconut Flakes/Shredded coconut
• Chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Peel the squash, remove the seeds, and cut into 1-inch chunks. 
2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat and add the onion. Saute about 5 minutes until begins to brown.
3. Add garlic , salt, garam masala powder, and squash and ½ cup water.
4. Cover tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook 15 minutes until squash is tender.
5. Add apples and cook, covered, another 5 minutes.
6. Add half the stock and puree the soup. Add remaining stock and reheat until steaming.
7. If you are using stock cubes add water and stock cubes when water starts boiling.
8. Serve hot. 
9. Garnish it with coconut flakes and cilantro leaves on top.