"A simple, healthy recipe for Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Parmesan Croutons. Rich, comforting and filled with warm flavors. Easy to freeze and reheat!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoonsolive oil
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2medium yellow onions, chopped (about 3 cups total)
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2 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds total), peeled and diced into chunks
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4 medium or 3 large apples(I like using a mix of sweet apples such as McIntosh or Golden Delicious and tart such as Granny Smith or Cortland), peeled, cored and roughly diced
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3-4 cups low sodium chicken stock, divided
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1 1/4teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg*
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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6 cups 1-inch cut sourdough or whole grain bread cubes (use a hearty, crusty loaf—you'll need about 6 thick slices total)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan