ACORN SQUASH & APPLE SOUP

      Title: ACORN  SQUASH  &  APPLE  SOUP
  Categories: Kaz
       Yield: 4 Servings
  
       2 md Acorn squash -- seeded &
            Halved
       3 c  Degreased chicken stock or
            Canned
       2    Tart
            -
     1/2 c  Chopped onion
       1 c  Unsweetened apple juice
       2 ts Fresh ginger root -- peeled
            & grated
     1/2 ts Salt (omit if using canned
            Stock)
       1 tb Fresh lemon juice
            White pepper to taste
            Yogurt or sour cream &
            Chives (garnish)
            Green apples (2 c. cored
            Seeded & chopped)
  
   Cook squash, remove pulp.  Combine 1/2 cup stock, apples and onion in
   heavy medium saucepan.  Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
   Add squash pulp, remaining stock, applejuice, ginger and salt. Cover
   and simmer until ingredients are very tender,
   
   Puree soup in batches in blender or processor.  Strain through sieve
   into clean saucepan, pressing puree with back of spoon. Reheat soup
   gently. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper. Ladle into
   bowls. Garnish with yogurt or sour cream and chives.
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