Indulge in the flavors of fall with this hearty and savory bleu harvest soup

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Indulge in the flavors of fall with this hearty and savory bleu harvest soup
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 09, 2024

This flavorful soup is perfect for a cozy autumn day, combining the sweetness of butternut squash and apples with the tanginess of bleu cheese. It's a delicious blend of seasonal ingredients that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of half and half
  • 1 cup of crumbled bleu cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large soup pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the diced butternut squash and apples, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the squash is fork-tender.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  5. Stir in the half and half and bleu cheese until melted and combined.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Interesting Facts

  • Butternut squash is high in vitamin A, which is essential for eye health.
  • Apples provide natural sweetness and a touch of tartness to balance out the richness of the bleu cheese.
  • Bleu cheese adds a bold and tangy flavor profile to this comforting soup.