posted by Spring 05-18-100 4:48 PM 
  
Bryce Canyon Lodge in Utah   
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup 
1 medium/large butternut squash 
1 medium onion 
3- 4 ribs celery 
4 cups chicken broth 
1 tablespoon minced garlic 
pinch white pepper 
pinch cumin 
pinch coriander 
1 can applesauce 
1-2 cups half & half 
Bake squash split in half for 30 - 45 minutes and scoop out meat, dice onion and celery ribs. Place in pan with 4 cups chicken broth. Simmer for 30 minutes. 
Puree mixture in blender with one can of apple sauce. Taste to adjust seasoning. Stir in 1-2 cups of half & half.