Apple Pumpkin Soup

A wonderful fall soup with fresh apples and acorn squash picked during autumn harvest.

Ingredients

• 420 g Jap pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2.5cm pieces 
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, optional
• 60 g (½ small) small onion, peeled
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 90 g (½ ) medium apple, cored
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅛ teaspoon salt, optional
• 500 ml (2 cups) low sodium vegetable broth, stock

Directions

1. Steam pumpkin in a steamer or microwave until fork tender. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until onion is clear and tender.
2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heavy steam escapes the lid plug opening.

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