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Acorn Squash and Apple Soup Recipe
Acorn Squash and Apple Soup Category Chicken Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures
Ingredients
2eachacorn squash, (about 1 pound ea)
3cupschicken stock
2eachtart green apples
1/2cuponion, chopped
1cupapple juice, unsweetened
2teaspoonsginger, peeled and grated fresh
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonlemon juice, fresh
1 pepper, freshly ground
1yogurt, plain or low-fat
1chives, fresh, chopped or basil

Directions:

Notes: Squash should be halved and seeded. Unsalted canned chicken broth may be used instead of stock. Green apples should be cored, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)

Place squash cut side down on rack set over gently simmering water in saucepan. Cover and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool squash slightly. Scoop pulp from shells.

Combine 1/4 cup chicken stock, apples and onion in heavy medium saucepan.

Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes. Add squash pulp, remaining chicken stock, apple juice, ginger and salt.

Cover and simmer until ingredients are very tender, about 20 minutes.

Puree soup in batches in processor or blender.

Strain through sieve into clean saucepan, pressing puree with back of spoon. Reheat soup gently.

Add lemon juice. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper.

Ladle into bowls. Garnish with yogurt and chives.
 
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