Butternut Soup

Ingredients

 * 2 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
 * 2 apples, peeled and cubed
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 3 tbsp butter
 * 1 tsp ground ginger
 * ½ cup apple cider
 * 2 cups vegetable stock
 * milk or cream

Directions

 * 1) Heat the butter in a soup pot and saute the onions until they are softened.
 * 2) Add the squash and apples and the ground ginger.
 * 3) Add the cider and stock, cover and cook until softened, about 25 minutes or longer.
 * 4) Blend the soup, thinning with additional stock if needed.
 * 5) Add heated milk or cream just before serving.