"Apples add just a hint of sweetness to this velvety pumpkin soup. Try it as a delightful first course for a special meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds pie pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks (see Tip)
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4 large sweet-tart apples, such as Empire, Cameo or Braeburn, unpeeled, cored and cut into eighths
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted (see Tip)
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2 tablespoons hazelnut oil