Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
Serves 6; Makes 8 cups

Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 chopped onion
2 chopped garlic cloves
1 inch fresh ginger, grated (2 tbsp)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cardamom
Dash ground cloves
2 peeled and chopped carrots
1 tart apple, peeled, quartered, chopped
4 cups chopped butternut squash
3 cups water
Coarse salt and pepper

1- Heat oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, ground cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, apple, squash, and water. Bring to a boil; cover partially and reduce to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
2- Cook until veggies are tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
3- Working in batches, purée until smooth in a blender. Adjust seasoning if necessary.