«leftbraned

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash (4-5 lbs.), peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1 large apple, peeled, cored and quartered
• 1 large onion, chopped
• curry powder
• salt
• vegetable oil
• butter (optional)

Preparation

1. Sauté the onion in oil (and butter, if using butter) with curry powder and salt. Once onion is cooked (translucent), add the apple and continue to sauté for a few moments.
2. Add the squash pieces and cover with water.
3. Simmer over medium heat (a very slow boil) until the squash is soft.
4. Remove the squash, apple and onion with a slotted spoon (leave the water in the pot), and purée them in a food processor.
5. Return puréed mixture to pot and stir to a consistent texture. If necessary, cook further (to thicken) or add water (to thin).
6. Add salt and curry powder to taste.

Serves 4.

Serving Suggestions

Top with homemade croutons.