Ingredients

2 apples
2 1/2 pounds banana squash (1 large piece)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons mild curry powder (optional)
1 cup apple juice
1 cup cream
Salt to taste

Directions

Peel, core and cut apples in half. Place apples and squash face-down on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Scoop out squash. Place squash, apples and chicken broth in a blender and mix until well-blended and set aside.

In a large pot, melt butter over low heat. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add salt, pepper and curry powder and stir together. Add apple juice, cream, and squash mixture. Stir and heat through. Do not boil. Salt to taste. Serve hot. Makes about 8 cups.