>> title: Butternut Squash Soup
>> category: Soups
>> tags: squash, apple, autumn, blender
>> counters: Diner, Deli, The Bowl Shop
>> aka: butternut bisque, squash soup, autumn squash soup
>> servings: 6
>> time: 50 min

>> step: sweat 8 min
Sweat @yellow onion{1%large} and @garlic{2%cloves} in @unsalted butter{2%Tbs} for ~{8%min}.

>> step: simmer 25 min
Simmer @&(~1)aromatics{} for ~{25%min} with @butternut squash{3%lb}(1.4 kg; peeled and cubed), @chicken stock{4%cups}(950 mL; or vegetable stock), @apple{1}(peeled and chopped), and @kosher salt{1 1/2%tsp}.

>> step: purée smooth
Purée @&(~1)soup{} until smooth with an #immersion blender{}.

Finish @&(~1)soup{} off the heat with @heavy cream{1/3%cup}(80 mL), @grated nutmeg{1/8%tsp}, and @black pepper{1/4%tsp}.