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No Farmer's Market This Weekend

Stop by next weekend to pick up fresh fall produce, including butternut squash and apples for the recipe shown here!

Because of this weekend’s , there will be no Farmer’s Market this Sunday, October 16, 2011

The Farmer’s Market usually takes place every Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm in Downtown Campbell, and will return Sunday, October 23. New fall crops are coming in, so get to the market and pick up some fresh, local fruits and vegetables for a delicious autumn meal.

Here’s a recipe to get you started:

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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This is a tasty soup that’s easy to make and is healthy and low in calories.

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Ingredients:

1 butternut squash, about 3-1/2 lbs, halved and seeded (banana or other winter squash can be substituted)

3 T butter

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 tart green apple, peeled, cored and chopped

4 teaspoons peeled, minced fresh ginger

1 clove minced garlic

4 cups chicken stock plus additional 2 cups

Salt and pepper

Optional:

Greek yogurt or sour cream

Fresh thyme or fresh chives, chopped

Directions:

1. Place the squash, cut side down, on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees until it can be pierced easily with a fork, approximately 1 hour.

2. When squash has cooled, scoop out the flesh, set aside, and discard the skin.

3. In a soup pot, sauté onion in the butter until tender but not browned, 5-10 minutes.

4. Add the apple, ginger and garlic and sauté until the apple is soft.

5. Add the squash and 4 cups of stock.

6. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring and breaking up the squash.

7. Puree soup in blender, food processor or with a hand blender.

8. Add more stock for desired consistency.

9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

10. Garnish with a dallop of yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkling of thyme or chives if desired.

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