Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Apple and Butternut Squash Soup Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 This sweet and mellow fall soup features aromatic spices, including coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and ginger for vibrant flavor. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 1 butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and chopped 4 red or golden apples, peeled, cored, and diced 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat Finely diced apple tossed in lemon juice, for garnish Jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced, for garnish Low-fat sour cream, for garnish Directions Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add squash, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 10 minutes. Add apples, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, cayenne, pepper, stock, and 2 1/2 cups water (just enough to cover). Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes. Puree in batches in the bowl of a food processor or the jar of a blender until smooth, and return to saucepan over low heat. Thin with additional water if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped apples, jalapeno, and sour cream, if desired. Rate it Print