Leaving the garlic cloves whole gives the soup a delicate flavour. For a decadent touch, stir in a little heavy cream when reheating.

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Serves: 4-6

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Ingredients

  • 2 Ontario Onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
  • 1 large Ontario Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups/1.25 L)
  • 2 Ontario Apples, peeled, cored and cubed
  • 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, peeled
  • 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
  • Pumpkin seeds

Instructions

In large pot, cook onions in butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add squash, apples, garlic, broth, 1 cup (250 mL) of water, thyme, salt and pepper. Increase heat to high, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until squash is tender. Let cool slightly.

In batches, purée soup in blender until smooth. Return to pot and stir in maple syrup and nutmeg. Reheat soup until hot. Serve garnished with pumpkin seeds.

Nutritional information

1 Serving (When the recipe serves 6):

  • PROTEIN: 5 grams
  • FAT: 3 grams
  • CARBOHYDRATE: 34 grams
  • CALORIES: 175
  • FIBRE: 3 grams
  • SODIUM: 460 mg