By irishcrystal on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 11:32 pm:
2tbsp. butter 2 large leeks,chopped 1 onion , chopped 1 potato, peeled,cubed 1 sweet potato, peeled ,cubed 2 c. cubed butternut squash 1 c. diced carrots 1 apple,peeled ,cubed 1 qt. chicken stock 1/2 cup light cream 1/4 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg salt to taste pepper to taste
1.saute onions and leeks in butter in a large soupot. 2. add potatos ,carrots ,apple and squash to pot and cook them a bit. 3.add broth and bring to boil, then turn down and simmer covered about 20 min. till all are soft. 4.puree in blender a bit at a time. 5. add the cream , nutmeg ,salt and pepper to soup. 6.simmer a bit and check seasonings to your taste. 7. ladle into soup bowls and top with sour cream ,chives whatever you like.
