Directions: Cut in half and seed
squash, place flesh side down on parchment covered
roasting pan with a 1/2 — 1 C water /
Roast at 350º until fork tender — usually 30 to 40 minutes / When cool, scoop cooked
squash from skin and spoon straight into the soup pot / While
squash is
roasting, sauté onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes / Add apples, apple juice, turmeric, curry and / or chili paste, stir together and cook briefly, a minute or so / Add cooked
squash and 2 quarts of the stock or water / Stir to mix / Simmer
slowly with lid on for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally / Taste and adjust seasoning and cooking time as needed / / Remaining liquid is added after soup has been blended.