Apple, Parsnip and Acorn Squash Soup and OpenSky Promotion

There’s nothing like a warm soup on a cool winter evening.  This unique soup pairs acorn squash, parsnips and apples together along with Stonyfield yogurt.  The combination of fruits and sweet winter vegetables makes this soup a perfect way to end your day.

Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash, sliced lengthwise in half
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups  granny smith apples, cored, peeled and chopped
• 2 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tsp. orange zest
• 1 freshly ground white pepper
• Oikos plain Greek yogurt, plain
• 1 fresh basil, chopped

Directions

• Place squash cut side down on rack set over gently simmering water in saucepan. Cover and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool squash slightly. Scoop pulp and set aside.
• Combine 1/4 cup vegetable broth, apples, parsnips and onion in heavy medium saucepan.
• Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes. Add squash pulp, remaining broth, orange juice, ginger and sea salt.
• Cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Puree soup in batches in a food processor
• Strain through into a medium-sized saucepan; gently warm over low heat.
• Add orange zest. Season with sea salt and pepper.
• Ladle into bowls. Garnish with Oikos plain Greek yogurt and basil.

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