"This blender soup is a spot-on homemade version of Panera's famous Autumn Squash Soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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18-20 ounces raw butternut squash flesh (cubed*)
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1 cup apple juice
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2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (plus extra)
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14 ounce can pumpkin puree
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon olive (vegetable, or coconut oil)
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1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1/2 large onion)
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon mild yellow curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon Kosher salt
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2 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup half-n-half or heavy cream
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extra vegetable broth or water (as needed)
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Roasted pepitas for garnish