Ingredients

Soup:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion , cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery , cut into 2 pieces
1 butternut squash (about 3 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 bay leaf
3 McIntosh apples , peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt , for garnish

Croutons
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoon   , finely minced chives

 
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon , freshly ground pepper
1 loaf  pumpernickel bread (small) , cut into 1/2 inch chunks

Description

Recipe For Spiced Butternut Squash And Apple Soup With Maple Pumpernickel Croutons, As Seen In The October 2005 Issue Of 'O, The Oprah Magazine.'

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