Ginger, Apple, Squash Soup
A delicious mildly sweet soup with a kick. Excellent soup to introduce the Autumn season.
When the colder and darker weather comes in it is important to eat seasonal foods high in potassium in order to signal our bodies to continue its production of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is very important for bone health. Osteoporosis is more prevalent in northern climates because during the fall and winter months our bodies produce less Vitamin D. In the spring and summer the sun signals our bodies to produce Vitamin D. As the sunny days decrease this signal decreases. Therefore, there are foods that are naturally grown in the fall that are high in potassium which signals our body to make more Vitamin D.
Tropical foods grown in the summer actually decrease the production of Vitamin D because it is known that nature is smart and the sun will signal the body to produce the Vitamin D. One important seasonal fall food is squash. So enjoy the wonderful taste knowing that it helps to prevent osteoporosis.
Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour to 90 minutes Serves:4
Ingredients:
1 large winter squash
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 inch piece of fresh ginger, chopped
2 large apples
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water or vegetable/chicken stock
Makes 4 servings.
Instructions:
Carefully peel squash with small, sharp knife
Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.
Continue to cut squash into smaller pieces until you have manageable cubes. (Always cut with flat side down.)
Place in a heavy-bottomed pot.
Add garlic, ginger and salt.
Cover with water or vegetable/chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the squash is tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife.
Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth