Simple Squash and Apple Soup

Simple Squash and Apple Soup

4 T Butter
3 c butternut squash or mild pumpkin, cubed
2 Apples, cored and sliced
1 lrg onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 c poultry bone broth
1 T salt
1 t pepper
2 t sage or thyme
1/2 t cinnamon

Sautee onions in butter for 5 min then add squash/pumpkin, apples and celery. Cook for 10 minutes with the lid on, stirring once or twice, then add the spices. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes then add the broth. Simmer for 45 - 60 min. Blend in the pot using a hand blender OR wait until the soup is cooled and blend in a food processor or blender. For a thinner soup use less squash, for thicker use more.