Curried Caramelized Onion Apple Soup

Directions

In a large heavy bottom saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 30 to 35 minutes. Add apples, garlic, ginger and curry powder; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add apple cider to deglaze the pan; increase heat to high until reduced by half. Add broth and potato, bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and salt; simmer for 5 minutes.

Purée soup with an immersion blender until it’s smooth. Alternatively, a blender can be used to purée the soup in batches. Return soup to the pot and simmer until warmed through before serving.

Note: Reserve some caramelized onion and apple matchsticks for Garnish. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a drizzle of yogurt, caramelized onion pieces and apple matchsticks. Makes 8 cups.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Per serving: About 197 cal, 3.6 g pro, 33 g carb, 6.6 g fat, 9 mg chol, 325 mg sod, 4.9 g fiber.